Ithaca, NY
Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
31,792
Population
5,898/sq mi density
$48,617
Median Income
$32,133 per capita
$330,100
Home Value
$287,579 Zillow
$1,441
Median Rent
43.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
205
Violent Crime/100K
3,326 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,617 median income, 7.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$330,100 home value, $1,441/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
205 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.2% bachelor's degree or higher
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. 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 35.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 410 ft (125 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,898/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4439°N, 76.5031°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Tompkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ithaca Tompkins International (ITH) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 97.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Ithaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").