At a Glance
Median Income
$66,875
$39,365 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $235,030
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
16.7% 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?
B+
3.5 / 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 $66,875 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,365. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ithaca is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,030. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
4.0% of adults in Ithaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ithaca has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population89
Median Age54.5 yrs
Density2,967/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,875
Per Capita$39,365
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$235,030
Housing Units73
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,640/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,036 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute32 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Ithaca was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.