Ithaca
- Town in New York
Ithaca
- grade AOverall Grade
- Town in New York
- Rating 3.95 out of 5 147 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade B+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$239,100
National
$217,500Median Rent
$1,203
National
$1,062Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Ithaca Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault83.5national 282.7
- Murder3.2national 6.1
- Rape16.1national 40.7
- Robbery28.9national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary179.9national 500.1
- Theft2,467.7national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft51.4national 284
Residents
Working in Ithaca
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$34,424
National
$62,843Top Public Schools Serving Ithaca
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Ithaca Reviews
Rating 3.95 out of 5 147 reviews
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Ithaca is a beautiful town, with so many excellent qualities. As a multi-college-town (Ithaca College, Cornell University, Tompkins County Community College), it functions as a great hub of student life. There are more restaurants per capita than in New York City! Not to mention the surrounding natural areas- amazing, beautiful! The cost of living is a bit high, but overall, I have very few complaints.
I love the Commons. The small shops are so quaint and the people are very friendly. There are lots of restaurants that appeal to all tastes. The Farmer's' Market is wonderful. The produce and products for sale are unique and charming. There are also many chain stores for anyone who wants to go to a more familiar store like TJ Max, Wal-Mart, and Wegmans. The town is right on one of the largest finger lakes, Cayuga Lake. There are kayak rental places nearby. There are many nearby parks, such as Treman, Buttermilk Falls, Taughannock Falls, and Cass Park. Many of these parks have camping sites, waterfalls, hiking trails, bike trails, and picnic areas. The town is home to Cornell University nd Ithaca College, so anyone who is a fan of sports can watch football, hockey, basketball, baseball, etc. The colleges also have local events to attend. There are many wineries and breweries nearby as well. The Cayuga Lake wine trail runs all the way around the lake.
There's a distinct lifestyle here. During the summer you can swim in the lake and gorges, visit beautiful gardens, and walk on one of the many hiking trails in the area. During the winter there's sledding, skating, watching ice hockey, and more. Not to mention the areas stunning beauty. There are trees all over city and large waterfalls right downtown! Ithaca is a fun place to live with its diverse culture and multiple festivals including Harry Potter Wizarding Weekend, Apple Fest, Chili Fest, and Ithaca Fest.