New York · Metropolitan Area
East Ithaca is a small town in New York with a population of 2,372. Residents earn $108,839 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, East Ithaca receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. East Ithaca stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in East Ithaca is $108,839, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places East Ithaca among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in East Ithaca is $320,900, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,657 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
East Ithaca is a highly educated community — 76.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
East Ithaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches, including 62.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 76.3% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 23.7% |
| 77% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,839 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $63,451 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,342 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,199 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,766 |
| County GDP | $7,966M |
| Restaurants | 308 |
| Healthcare | 284 |
| Retail | 297 |
| Manufacturing | 90 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,596 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.30% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |
| Census Median | $320,900 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $461,000 |
| Median List Price | $461,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $309 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,657 |
| 42% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,596 |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.30% |
| Obesity | 23.4% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.0% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Mental Distress | 12.7% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,563/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 284 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 62.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 995 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4245°N, 76.4587°W |
| County FIPS | 36109 |
Winner: Democrat by 50.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 76.4% |
| 127% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,108/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 284 |
| Restaurants | 308 |
| Retail Stores | 297 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 21.4% |