In Chemung, New York, the median home price is $156,343; median household income is $63,716; the population is 82,147; schools rate 4.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 192.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 20.2 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Chemung at a glance
Population
82,147
Median Household Income
$63,716
Typical Home Value
$156,343
School District Rating
4.9
Violent Crime Rate
192.9
Avg Commute Time
20.2
About Chemung
Chemung has a population of 82,147. The median home value is $156,343, 76% below the New York median. Median household income is $63,716 (26% below the New York median). The most populated towns are Elmira, Horseheads, and Southport.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Chemung
12 towns, by population.
Chemung at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Chemung?
- Chemung has a population of 82,147 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Chemung?
- The median home value in Chemung is $156,343. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Chemung?
- Median household income in Chemung is $63,716 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Chemung in?
- Chemung is in New York.
- How many towns are in Chemung?
- Chemung contains 12 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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