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Crime in Ithaca summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Ithaca. Key points include:
There were 1,148 total crimes in Ithaca in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Ithaca is 3,412.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Ithaca is 196.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Ithaca is 3,215.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Ithaca is 61.00% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Ithaca Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Ithaca / 100k People |
New York / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,148 | 3,412.0 | 2,099.7 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 66 | 196.2 | 380.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 16 | 47.6 | 96.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 43 | 127.8 | 259.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,082 | 3,215.8 | 1,719.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 111 | 329.9 | 136.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 955 | 2,838.4 | 1,432.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 47.6 | 150.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Ithaca summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Ithaca. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Ithaca is 115 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Ithaca is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Ithaca is $410,620.
The median income in Ithaca is $48,784.
Ithaca's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Ithaca Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Ithaca | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 140 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Ithaca, NY Weather
The average high in Ithaca is 57.8° and the average low is 37.5°.
There are 84.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.7 inches of precipitation each year with 64.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Ithaca |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 37.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 64.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Ithaca Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Ithaca
The current population in Ithaca is 32,814. The population has increased 10.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,814 | 3.2% |
| 2023 | 31,792 | 1.4% |
| 2022 | 31,359 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 31,819 | 3.6% |
| 2020 | 30,715 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 30,569 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 30,568 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 30,720 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 30,625 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 30,565 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 30,399 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 30,225 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 30,016 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 29,880 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 29,774 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Ithaca
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Ithaca is:
62.6% White with 20,549 White residents.
5.4% African American with 1,773 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 85 American Indian residents.
16.5% Asian with 5,423 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 20 Hawaiian residents.
2.0% Other with 668 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 1,408 Two Or More residents.
8.8% Hispanic with 2,888 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Ithaca | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.6% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.4% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 16.5% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Ithaca
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Ithaca is 49.6% female with 16,287 female residents.
Ithaca is 50.4% male with 16,526 male residents.
| Gender | Ithaca | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Ithaca for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Ithaca completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Ithaca completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Ithaca completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Ithaca completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Ithaca completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Ithaca completed bachelor's degree.
25.0% of adults in Ithaca completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Ithaca completed professional degree.
14.0% of adults in Ithaca completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Ithaca | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 25.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 14.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Ithaca, New York
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16.1% of households in Ithaca earn Less than $10,000.
5.0% of households in Ithaca earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Ithaca earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Ithaca earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.8% of households in Ithaca earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.0% of households in Ithaca earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.5% of households in Ithaca earn $75,000 to $99,999.
9.9% of households in Ithaca earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.9% of households in Ithaca earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.3% of households in Ithaca earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Ithaca | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 16.1% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.8% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.0% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.3% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
