Ithaca, NY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Ithaca, New York Info Snack

Population
30,715
Unemployment
4.9%
Poverty
37.4%
Median Home
$261,900
Median Income
$38,019
Median Rent
$1,171

Ithaca SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
9.5
Education
9.5
Commute
9

Ithaca, NY Crime Report

1,255
Total Crimes
4,057.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
72.97%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Ithaca
/ 100k People
New York
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,255 4,057.9 1,774.5 2,346.0
Violent Crime 98 316.9 363.8 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 4.2 6.5
Robbery 31 100.2 90.6 73.9
Aggravated Assault 53 171.4 240.7 279.7
Property Crime 1,157 3,741.1 1,410.7 1,958.2
Burglary 141 455.9 165.5 314.2
Larceny 1,000 3,233.4 1,143.6 1,398.0
Car Theft 16 51.7 101.7 246.0

Ithaca, NY Cost Of Living

105
Ithaca's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Ithaca New York National Average
Overall 105 119 100
Services 104 112 100
Groceries 103 110 100
Health 99 102 100
Housing 117 144 100
Transportation 96 105 100
Utilities 102 99 100

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Rankings for Ithaca in New York

Map Of Ithaca, NY

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Population over time in Ithaca

Year Population % Change
2020 30,715 0.5%
2019 30,568 -0.5%
2018 30,720 0.3%
2017 30,625 0.2%
2016 30,565 0.5%
2015 30,399 0.6%
2014 30,225 0.7%
2013 30,016 0.5%
2012 29,880 0.4%
2011 29,774 -

Race / Ethnicity in Ithaca

White
63.8% (19,611)
African American
4.9% (1,513)
American Indian
0.1% (33)
Asian
17.1% (5,261)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.8% (246)
Two Or More
6.0% (1,829)
Hispanic
7.2% (2,222)
Race Ithaca NY USA
White 63.8% 55.2% 60.1%
African American 4.9% 14.0% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 17.1% 8.5% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.6% 0.3%
Two Or More 6.0% 2.4% 2.8%
Hispanic 7.2% 19.1% 18.2%

Gender in Ithaca

Female
49.3% (15,157)
Male
50.7% (15,558)
Gender Ithaca NY USA
Female 49.3% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 50.7% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ithaca for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
1.0% (307)
9-12th Grade
2.0% (614)
High School / GED
12.0% (3,685)
Some College
10.0% (3,071)
Associate's Degree
5.0% (1,535)
Bachelor's Degree
29.0% (8,907)
Master's Degree
26.0% (7,985)
Professional Degree
3.0% (921)
Doctorate Degree
12.0% (3,685)
Education Ithaca NY USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 6.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 7.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 12.0% 25.0% 27.0%
Some College 10.0% 15.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 29.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 26.0% 12.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 12.0% 2.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Ithaca, New York

Less than $10,000
22.9% (704,518)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (179,336)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.2% (343,226)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.9% (242,431)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.6% (418,103)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.8% (393,755)
$75,000 to $99,999
5.9% (181,954)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.7% (236,672)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.7% (206,302)
$200,000 or more
5.4% (165,199)
Income Ithaca NY USA
Less than $10,000 22.9% 6.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 4.6% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.2% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.9% 7.6% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.6% 10.4% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.8% 15.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.9% 12.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.7% 16.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.7% 8.4% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 5.4% 11.5% 8.3%

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