Northwest Ithaca, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,813 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
58.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,044 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$309,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$789 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,077 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.9% 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 21
Feb 2 15 24
Mar 3 12 32
Apr 3 3 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 6 38
Dec 3 15 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 23% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (23%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 18%
Hillary Clinton 76%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Boynton Middle School
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
Ithaca Senior High School
2 miles, SE • 5 star
Beverly J Martin Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Cornell University
3 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Ithaca College
3 miles, S • 3.2 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
13 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
<1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
28 miles, SW • 1 star
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