Ithaca, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
31,792 332.4M (US)
Median Age
23.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
29.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
70.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,617 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
45.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$330,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$927 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,341 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.6% 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 18 22
Feb 2 14 24
Mar 3 12 32
Apr 3 3 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 3 5 38
Dec 2 14 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 26% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 52, NY Assembly District 125, NY
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Schools

Beverly J Martin Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
New Roots Charter School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
Fall Creek Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Lehman Alternative Community School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Cornell University
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Ithaca College
2 miles, S • 3.2 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
12 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
4 miles, NE • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
28 miles, W • 1 star
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