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Northwest Ithaca, NY
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Northwest Ithaca, NY
At a Glance
How Northwest Ithaca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Northwest Ithaca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Northwest Ithaca a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Northwest Ithaca residents earn a median household income of $49,044 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,909. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% 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 Northwest Ithaca is $309,800 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $321,928. Median rent is $1,126/month, with 41.3% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Northwest 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
58.4% of adults in Northwest Ithaca hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% above the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Northwest 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.