Living in Northeast Ithaca, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northeast Ithaca · Census data 2020–2024
Northeast Ithaca has 2,661 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $95,250 (11% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $402,000, the median rent is $1,738/month.
Northeast Ithaca at a glance
- Population
- 2,661
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $95,250State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $402,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,738/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 81.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Northeast Ithaca a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the New York median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northeast Ithaca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northeast Ithaca the median home value is $402,000, 21% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,738 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,575 a month in housing costs.
Northeast Ithaca median household income
The median household income in Northeast Ithaca is $95,250 and the income per person is $52,730. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Northeast Ithaca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,288
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.29
Northeast Ithaca demographics
- Population
- 2,661
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 1,158
- Foreign-born
- 24%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northeast Ithaca ›
Education in Northeast Ithaca
81.9% of adults 25 and older in Northeast Ithaca have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 51% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northeast Ithaca
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 35.3%
- Drive alone
- 41.6%
- Public transit
- 4.2%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Northeast Ithaca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Ithaca | 2,661 | $95,250 | $402,000 | $1,738 |
| Forest Home | 1,303 | $59,018 | $499,300 | $1,379 |
| Cayuga Heights | 4,000 | $166,526 | $433,000 | $1,700 |
| Varna | 687 | $70,227 | — | $1,759 |
| Lansing | 3,876 | $72,364 | $516,900 | $1,726 |
| Ithaca | 32,814 | $48,784 | $342,700 | $1,447 |
| East Ithaca | 1,918 | $116,410 | $332,700 | $1,234 |
| Northwest Ithaca | 2,225 | $56,753 | $312,900 | $1,185 |
| South Hill | 6,951 | $104,211 | $353,800 | $1,991 |
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What is the median household income in Northeast Ithaca, NY?
The median household income in Northeast Ithaca is $95,250, 11% 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 Northeast Ithaca?
The median home value in Northeast Ithaca is $402,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Northeast Ithaca?
The median gross rent in Northeast Ithaca is $1,738 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Northeast Ithaca, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the New York median; home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: unemployment of 9.8%.
What is the median age in Northeast Ithaca?
The median age in Northeast Ithaca is 38.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Northeast Ithaca?
The average commute to work in Northeast Ithaca is 15 minutes; 35.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northeast Ithaca?
The unemployment rate in Northeast Ithaca is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northeast Ithaca?
81.9% of adults in Northeast 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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