Ithaca Town, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
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
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
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
20,254 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
76.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$101,128 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
31.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,030 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,359 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 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 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 58
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 3 6 38
Dec 3 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 18%
Hillary Clinton 73%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lehman Alternative Community School
2 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Beverly J Martin Elementary School
3 miles, E • 1.9 star
South Hill School
3 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Ithaca College
2 miles, E • 3.2 star
Cornell University
4 miles, E • 4.6 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
14 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
7 miles, NE • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
25 miles, W • 1 star
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