Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
27%
Big Flats
Big Flats, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$803
Population
5,039
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Small-town living just south of the Finger Lakes
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Considered a gateway to the Finger Lakes region, Big Flats exudes a small-town vibe in a lush locale. Many of the apartments and houses available for rent in Big Flats are separated by large swaths of green space, contributing to an overall peaceful atmosphere defined by lush natural beauty and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Renting in Big Flats means joining a close-knit community, which is often brought together by regular events and community-centric coalitions. Although Big Flats is mostly residential, the town offers a quaint downtown area strewn along Main Street, in addition to a slew of locally owned businesses clustered on State Route 352 and Hibbard Road.
Suburban delights like national retailers and chain restaurants abound at nearby Arnot Mall and Big Flats Consumer Square. Commuting and traveling from Big Flats is easy with access to Interstate 86 and Elmira-Corning Regional Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,664
Average: $111,363
Education
1,821
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,489
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Big Flats has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Big Flats, NY is $803 for one bedroom, $1,514 for two bedrooms, and $2,019 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Big Flats has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$803/month
0 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Big Flats, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
372 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum
- Mark Twain State Park and Soaring Eagles Golf Course
- Catlin State Forest
- Erwin Hollow State Forest
- Spencer Crest Nature Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Elmira/Corning Regional
- Ithaca Tompkins International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.