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Where clouds live User Rating 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 113/100 - which is 4% lower than New York.
      Ithaca
      113

      13% more expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ithaca? Ithaca crime rates are 3,757, which are 72% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,757 per 100k people

      65% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      65% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -8%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Ithaca? The median income in Ithaca is $38,019 which is 37% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $38,01931% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,53721% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      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 $261,900 - which is 9% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $261,90042% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,17123% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      25%

      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
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      18% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Ithaca a good place to live? Ithaca has an overall rating of 20% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      20%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      0%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      68%

      14 total surveys

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