Cayuga Heights, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 5/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
4,018 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
80.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$137,132 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$523,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,384 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,234 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tompkins County
1
Ithaca Metro Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Tompkins County
2
Ithaca Metro Area
2
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 22
Feb 2 15 23
Mar 2 11 32
Apr 2 2 44
May 2 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 4 0 47
Nov 2 5 39
Dec 2 15 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 24% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 8%

Schools

Cayuga Heights Elementary School
<1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Boynton Middle School
<1 miles, W 2.8 star
Ithaca Senior High School
1 miles, SW 5 star
Northeast School
1 miles, E 4.6 star

Colleges

Cornell University
1 miles, S 4.6 star
Ithaca College
3 miles, SW 3.2 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
10 miles, E 1.4 star

Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
3 miles, W 2.3 star

Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
2 miles, NE 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
30 miles, SW 1 star