At a Glance
Median Income
$62,375
$30,148 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
Zillow: $198,735
Median Rent
$802/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.2%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
17.8% smoking rate
How Ithaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ithaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ithaca a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ithaca residents earn a median household income of $62,375 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,148. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ithaca is $126,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,735. Median rent is $802/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
28.2% of adults in Ithaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ithaca has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,831
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density495/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,375
Per Capita$30,148
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,982M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$802
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$198,735
Housing Units1,259
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,638/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
Elevation757 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Ithaca was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.