At a Glance
Median Income
$91,667
$54,527 per capita
Home Value
$349,600
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
85.6%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
7.2% smoking rate
How Northeast Ithaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northeast Ithaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northeast Ithaca a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Northeast Ithaca residents earn a median household income of $91,667 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,527. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% 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 Northeast Ithaca is $349,600 , 24% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,579. Median rent is $1,688/month, with 31.2% 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 1968.
Education
85.6% of adults in Northeast Ithaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(154% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northeast Ithaca has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population2,575
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,752/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born31.7%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$91,667
Per Capita$54,527
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A+
Home Value$349,600
Rent$1,688
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$287,579
Housing Units1,256
Rent Burden31.2%
Health
Obesity23.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation996 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+85.6%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+48.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute15 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Northeast Ithaca was built in 1968.
39.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
31.7% 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.