Tompkins County, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
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
102,879 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
59.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,012 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
27.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$271,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$839 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,242 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ithaca Metro Area
1
New York
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ithaca Metro Area
2
New York
3
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 18 22
Feb 2 14 24
Mar 2 12 32
Apr 2 2 44
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 3 0 48
Nov 2 5 38
Dec 2 14 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 62% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 24%
Hillary Clinton 68%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Cascadilla School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Fall Creek Elementary School
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Belle Sherman School
1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Cayuga Heights Elementary School
1 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Cornell University
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
Ithaca College
2 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
10 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
3 miles, NE • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
29 miles, W • 1 star
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