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Ithaca college, NY

Ithaca college, NY.

Population: 68,610 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ithaca college, NY is $420,389 — up 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 56 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,929/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$420,389

Median home value

+2.6%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$420,389
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+32.2%
10-year appreciation
+66.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$420,389
House Price Index (state)
420.6 (+5.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$350,000
Median list price
$468,000
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
-7.9%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
149
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
19
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
56

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,929/mo
1-year rent change
+4.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,102/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,377/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,681/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,521/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
115.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
NEW ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL, ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOMPKINS-SENECA-TIOGA BOCES
Schools include
NEW ROOTS CHARTER SCHOOL, LEHMAN ALTERNATIVE COMMUNITY SCHOOL, BELLE SHERMAN SCHOOL, BOYNTON MIDDLE SCHOOL, BEVERLY J MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rosen Brothers Scrap Yard/Dump (19.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
47.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
37.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
57.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
332
Days with Moderate air quality
25
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,623
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,700

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Henion Private Field Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport (ITH) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-859 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.8%
Median annual property tax
$7,953
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
80.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,711
Average weekly wage
$1,314
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
78

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Ithaca collegeState medianUS median
Median home value$420,389$332,036$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market56 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,929/mo$2,708/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,953$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Ithaca college, NY?
$420,389.
What is the median sale price in Ithaca college, NY?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Ithaca college, NY?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Ithaca college, NY?
Typical rent: $1,929/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ithaca college, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Ithaca college, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ithaca college, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ithaca college, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ithaca college, NY?
13 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ithaca college, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ithaca college, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ithaca college, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 115.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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