Ithaca, Ithaca NY — neighborhood review

Ithaca, NY

Ithaca · Tompkins County · NY 14850

Updated July 31, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$354K

Median Price

39/100

Walk Score

7.6/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
BSchools
76/100
D+Quietness
50/100
ACommute
100/100
FWalkability
39/100
WYLT Score68/100

Our Take

Ithaca offers great schools, a solid median income, and a college‑town atmosphere, but it lacks walkability, public transit, and has a high student turnover that can make living there noisy and sometimes chaotic.

B.

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The Good

  • ✓High‑rated public schools and excellent higher‑education institutions
  • ✓Strong median income for the area
  • ✓Low flood risk (Flood Zone X)
  • ✓Abundant parks and outdoor recreation

Real Talk

  • !Walk Score of 0 means you’ll need a car for almost everything
  • !High student population leads to frequent noise and property wear
  • !Housing can be expensive relative to many other upstate towns
  • !Public transit options are limited; commuting to larger cities requires driving or long bus rides
  • $Car insurance and maintenance for a car‑dependent commute
  • $Higher utility costs in winter months
  • $Possible HOA fees in newer or planned developments

Best For

students and families with childrenremote workers who enjoy a campus vibebudget‑conscious buyers in upstate New Yorkpeople who appreciate small‑town charm with decent amenities

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityLow

Crime & Safety

Ithaca, NY

B

Safety grade

Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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