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East Ithaca, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,372
Population
1,108/sq mi density
$108,839
Median Income
$63,451 per capita
$320,900
Home Value
$287,579 Zillow
$1,657
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
278
Violent Crime/100K
3,347 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$108,839 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$320,900 home value, $1,657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
76.4% bachelor's degree or higher
East Ithaca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 62.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tompkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0421 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
East Ithaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.2").