At a Glance
Median Income
$48,617
$32,133 per capita
Home Value
$330,100
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,441/mo
43.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
2,699/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.2%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ithaca residents earn a median household income of $48,617 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,133. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% 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 Ithaca is $330,100 , 17% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,441/month, with 43.8% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
Ithaca reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,699/100K. The murder rate is 3.2/100K.
Education
70.2% of adults in Ithaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(108% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ithaca has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population31,792
Median Age23.6 yrs
Density5,898/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,617
Per Capita$32,133
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
C+
Home Value$330,100
Rent$1,441
Ownership28.9%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units14,918
Rent Burden43.8%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property2,699/100K
Murder3.2/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary180/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation410 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.2%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+40.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations69
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Ithaca was founded in 1888.
The median home in Ithaca was built in 1962.
11.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
26.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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