Living Here
Welcome to the Ithaca, NY area
A place where businesses and people come to live and thrive.
Ithaca and the surrounding county offer business opportunities, access to a remarkable pool of educational resources, and experiences ranging from theatre and arts to boating on the lake or hiking our trails and gorges. Whether you already live here, are thinking of living here, or just want to visit, there is always something to learn about this vibrant community. The following information and resources will help you understand why Ithaca and Tompkins County are a great place to live, work, and play!
Population Characteristics
Who We Are
Tompkins County is one of the only counties in upstate NY experiencing population growth. Many innovative companies, startups, and manufacturers make their homes here, as well as three higher education institutions (Cornell University, Ithaca College, Tompkins Cortland Community College) and their diverse student populations.
Our Numbers and Our People are Growing
Total Population
Median Age
% Population by Age
- 18-24 year olds (Tompkins County) 27%
- 18-24 year olds (New York State) 9.5%
- 25-34 year olds (Tompkins County) 12.7%
- 25-34 year olds (New York State) 14.6%
- 35-44 year olds (Tompkins County) 10.2%
- 35-44 year olds (New York State) 12.5%
Who wouldn’t want to live here?
Housing
Where We Live
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Households
Households
Owner-occupied Housing Units
Housing Economy
Median Home Price ($)
Median Household Income ($)
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Education
Little League Through Ivy League
Area school systems are among the best in the State and several large educational institutions play a large part in local culture.
Primary & Secondary Schools
K-12 Schools
Our Education is Our Future
- High School Graduate or Higher (Age 25+) 94.24%
- Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (Age 25+) 50.83%
Balancing work and life is easy here
Culture and Entertainment
Unwind Here
Our area is home to a vibrant arts and culture scene, beautiful parks and gorges, a lively restaurant scene, and a great selection of music and theatre.
Things to Do
Annual Festivals
Theatres
Farmer's Markets
Take a look at our backyard
Parks & Natural Areas
Ithaca Is Gorges
Rivulets and streams have carved dramatic gorges and beautiful waterfalls, inspiring the city’s catch phrase “Ithaca is Gorges.”
Wander Our Natural Wonders
Waterfalls
State Parks
Trails
Children's Garden
Ready to plan your visit?
Plan your visit to Ithaca
Visit Here
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Visitor Resources
