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Northeast Ithaca, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Tompkins County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,575 Population 1,752/sq mi density
$91,667 Median Income $54,527 per capita
$349,600 Home Value $287,579 Zillow
$1,688 Median Rent 31.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
278 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$91,667 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$349,600 home value, $1,688/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
85.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Northeast Ithaca, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,667
22% above
$54,527 per capita
Home Value
$349,600
24% above
Zillow: $287,579
Median Rent
$1,688/mo
45% above
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
27% below
3,347/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
85.6%
154% above
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.2%
28% below
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
122%
Home Value
124%
Rent
145%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
254%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Northeast Ithaca a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.5% (31% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Northeast Ithaca reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,347/100K.

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,575
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density1,752/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,667
Per Capita$54,527
Unemployment2.5%
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%

Crime

F
Violent278/100K
Property3,347/100K

Health

Obesity23.2%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,563/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI36 (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.
8.2% 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.