At a Glance
Median Income
$49,044
$41,909 per capita
Home Value
$309,800
Zillow: $321,928
Median Rent
$1,126/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
8.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Northwest Ithaca a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.3% (36% 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.
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 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
Population1,813
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density511/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born10.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,044
Per Capita$41,909
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
B
Home Value$309,800
Rent$1,126
Ownership47.8%
Zillow$321,928
Housing Units921
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation894 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+30.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute18 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations69
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Northwest Ithaca was built in 1989.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
10.6% 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.