Living in East Ithaca, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Ithaca · Census data 2020–2024
East Ithaca has 1,918 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $116,410 (35% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $332,700, the median rent is $1,234/month.
East Ithaca at a glance
- Population
- 1,918
- Median age
- 43.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $116,410State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $332,700State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,234/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 74.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is East Ithaca a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 35% higher than the New York median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Ithaca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Ithaca the median home value is $332,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,234 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,329 a month in housing costs.
East Ithaca median household income
The median household income in East Ithaca is $116,410 and the income per person is $65,491. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in East Ithaca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,236
- Owner-occupied
- 59.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.1%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.78
East Ithaca demographics
- Population
- 1,918
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 29.5%
- Households
- 1,076
- Foreign-born
- 15.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Ithaca ›
Education in East Ithaca
74.3% of adults 25 and older in East Ithaca have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 41.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Ithaca
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Drive alone
- 53.7%
- Public transit
- 4.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
East Ithaca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ithaca | 1,918 | $116,410 | $332,700 | $1,234 |
| South Hill | 6,951 | $104,211 | $353,800 | $1,991 |
| Forest Home | 1,303 | $59,018 | $499,300 | $1,379 |
| Varna | 687 | $70,227 | — | $1,759 |
| Ithaca | 32,814 | $48,784 | $342,700 | $1,447 |
| Northeast Ithaca | 2,661 | $95,250 | $402,000 | $1,738 |
| Cayuga Heights | 4,000 | $166,526 | $433,000 | $1,700 |
| Northwest Ithaca | 2,225 | $56,753 | $312,900 | $1,185 |
| Lansing | 3,876 | $72,364 | $516,900 | $1,726 |
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What is the median household income in East Ithaca, NY?
The median household income in East Ithaca is $116,410, 35% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Ithaca?
The median home value in East Ithaca is $332,700, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in East Ithaca?
The median gross rent in East Ithaca is $1,234 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is East Ithaca, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 35% higher than the New York median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
What is the median age in East Ithaca?
The median age in East Ithaca is 43.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in East Ithaca?
The average commute to work in East Ithaca is 21 minutes; 26.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Ithaca?
The unemployment rate in East Ithaca is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Ithaca?
74.3% of adults in East Ithaca have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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