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Wellsburg, New York

Village · Population 482 · #526 in New York
Wellsburg, New York

Wellsburg is a village in Chemung County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, Wellsburg had a population of 490.

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About Wellsburg

Wellsburg is a tiny community in western New York, home to 482 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Wellsburg is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 846 residents per square mile.

What Makes Wellsburg Unique

  • Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of New York — one of 1,293 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Wellsburg

  • Maple Lawn Dairy

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Ashland Historical Society · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wellsburg

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)482
Rank in state#526 of 595
Land area0.57 sq mi
Density846/sq mi
Coordinates42.0133, -76.7300

🗺️ Map of Wellsburg