At a Glance
Median Income
$108,839
$63,451 per capita
Home Value
$320,900
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,657/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
76.4%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.4%
7.0% smoking rate
How East Ithaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Ithaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Ithaca a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Ithaca residents earn a median household income of $108,839 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $63,451. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,766 business establishments, including 308 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Ithaca is $320,900 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,657/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
76.4% of adults in East Ithaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(127% above the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Ithaca has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,372
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,108/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,839
Per Capita$63,451
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A+
Home Value$320,900
Rent$1,657
Ownership55.1%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units1,212
Rent Burden31.4%
Health
Obesity23.4%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking7.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation995 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.4%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+44.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in East Ithaca was built in 1978.
21.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.