Living in Northwest Ithaca, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northwest Ithaca · Census data 2020–2024
Northwest Ithaca has 2,225 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $56,753 (34% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $312,900, the median rent is $1,185/month.
Northwest Ithaca at a glance
- Population
- 2,225
- Median age
- 49.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $56,753State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $312,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,185/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 50.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Northwest Ithaca a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northwest Ithaca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northwest Ithaca the median home value is $312,900, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,185 per month, which is 42.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,756 a month in housing costs.
Northwest Ithaca median household income
The median household income in Northwest Ithaca is $56,753 and the income per person is $42,053. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Northwest Ithaca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,073
- Owner-occupied
- 50.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.95
Northwest Ithaca demographics
- Population
- 2,225
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 31.2%
- Households
- 1,045
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northwest Ithaca ›
Education in Northwest Ithaca
56.3% of adults 25 and older in Northwest Ithaca have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 32.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northwest Ithaca
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Drive alone
- 53.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Northwest Ithaca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Ithaca | 2,225 | $56,753 | $312,900 | $1,185 |
| Ithaca | 32,814 | $48,784 | $342,700 | $1,447 |
| Cayuga Heights | 4,000 | $166,526 | $433,000 | $1,700 |
| Lansing | 3,876 | $72,364 | $516,900 | $1,726 |
| Forest Home | 1,303 | $59,018 | $499,300 | $1,379 |
| Northeast Ithaca | 2,661 | $95,250 | $402,000 | $1,738 |
| South Hill | 6,951 | $104,211 | $353,800 | $1,991 |
| East Ithaca | 1,918 | $116,410 | $332,700 | $1,234 |
| Varna | 687 | $70,227 | — | $1,759 |
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What is the median household income in Northwest Ithaca, NY?
The median household income in Northwest Ithaca is $56,753, 34% lower 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 Northwest Ithaca?
The median home value in Northwest Ithaca is $312,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Northwest Ithaca?
The median gross rent in Northwest Ithaca is $1,185 per month, about 42.1% of household income.
Is Northwest Ithaca, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
What is the median age in Northwest Ithaca?
The median age in Northwest Ithaca is 49.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Northwest Ithaca?
The average commute to work in Northwest Ithaca is 16 minutes; 27.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northwest Ithaca?
The unemployment rate in Northwest Ithaca is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northwest Ithaca?
56.3% of adults in Northwest 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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