Ithaca, NY Area Guide

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( 17 Ratings )

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Ranks better than 77% of areas Follow

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Ithaca Area Facts

Ithaca has a Livability Score of 77_/100, which is considered exceptional
Ithaca crime rates are 62% higher than the New York average
Cost of living in Ithaca is 3% lower than the New York average

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What do the locals think about Ithaca?

Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Ithaca Reviews

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Where clouds live 0 rating By Millie22 ( Mar 15, 2017) I have lived in the area for thirty years. Rarely is there a week of sun. When everyone else is basking in it we are trying to remember what it feels like. Diverse young veggie, organic, vegan, gluten free tree hugging community. Exit the rainbow gate of Ithaca and...reality. N ...Read More ice place to visit, beautiful parks, etc but not a place to have an opposing point of view. If you wear socks with your Birkenstocks, dreads in your hair, tye-dye shirts and own a diggerydoo you will fit right in!!! Read Less

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A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Ithaca? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

Markels Flats

Conway Park Playground

Conway Park

BJM Playground

Thompson Park

Washington Park

DeWitt Park

Conley Park

Entertainment

Parking pay station

State Theatre

Sciencenter

Cinemapolis

Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts

Cornell Cinema

Johnson Museum of Art

Hangar Theatre

Food & Drink

Shortstop Deli

Purity Ice Cream

Capital Corner

Papa John's

Felicia's Atomic Lounge

The Westy

Chanticleer

Kilpatrick's Publick House

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Ithaca? Of all people who commute, 12.5% take public transportation in Ithaca.

Drive to Work

29%

48% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

13%

7% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

31%

28% higher than the US average

D Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Ithaca? The cost of living in Ithaca is 117/100 - which is 3% lower than New York.

17% more expensive than average

21% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

C Crime

What is the crime rate in Ithaca? Ithaca crime rates are 3,412, which are 62% higher than New York

3,412 per 100k people

61% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

61% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

D+ Employment

What is the median income in Ithaca? The median income in Ithaca is $57,263 which is 36% lower than New York.

Median household income

$57,26330% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$34,82622% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

43% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Ithaca a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Kinney Drugs

Green Street Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

Walgreens

Doctors

Family Medicine of Ithaca

C- Housing

What are Ithaca home prices? Ithaca home prices are $476,073 - which is 5% lower than New York

Median home value

$476,07346% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$1,77623% higher than the US average

60% lower than the US average

A Schools

Does Ithaca have good schools? The Ithaca graduation rate is 91% - which is 11% higher than New York

High school grad. rates

10% higher than the US average

School test scores

18% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

100% lower than the US average

F User Ratings

Is Ithaca a good place to live? Ithaca has an overall rating of 20% from 17 reviews.

Overall user rating

17 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

16 total surveys