At a Glance
Median Income
$71,316
$48,071 per capita
Home Value
$271,300
Zillow: $345,546
Median Rent
$951/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.0%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.8%
10.2% smoking rate
How Trumansburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trumansburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trumansburg a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trumansburg residents earn a median household income of $71,316 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,071. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% 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 Trumansburg is $271,300 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,546. Median rent is $951/month, with 23.5% 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 1951.
Education
47.0% of adults in Trumansburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trumansburg has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,552
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,117/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,316
Per Capita$48,071
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$7,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,342
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,300
Rent$951
Ownership56.6%
Zillow$345,546
Housing Units824
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity26.8%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation999 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+24.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 25% / D 75%
Commute35 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Trumansburg was founded in 1872.
The median home in Trumansburg was built in 1951.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 308 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.