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Ithaca, NY
Ithaca · Tompkins County · NY 14850
Updated October 30, 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.
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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
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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