Big FlatsNew York
Big Flats is a town in Chemung County, New York, United States. The population was 7,822 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Big Flats
Set in the western part of New York, Big Flats is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Big Flats is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 16.69 square miles.
What Makes Big Flats Unique
- The only place in America named Big Flats — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western New York, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Big Flats
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Big Flats Historical Society · Museum
- Harris Hill Amusement Park · Theme park
- National Soaring Museum · Museum
- Wings of Eagles Discovery Center · Museum
- At The Pier Arcade · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Big Flats
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Big Flats
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.