Ithaca town, New York
Ithaca town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ithaca town is a geographic entity located in Tompkins County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 20,670. The land area covers 28.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 20,670 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 29.3 yrs | ±2.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 7,120 | ±393 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 7,891 | ±429 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,120 | ±393 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 771 | ±281 |
| Median Home Value | $368,700 | ±$12,968 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,558 | ±$122 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,978 | ±$17,785 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,170 | ±$3,847 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | ±2.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,405 | ±401 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | ±2.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 8,757 | ±469 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.5% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 21,214 (2024)
ID: 131445
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
215 N TIOGA ST, ITHACA NY 14850-4357
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GUS Population: 105,602 (2024)
ID: 208804
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY LEGISLATIVE CHAIR
121 E COURT STREET, GOVERNOR DANIEL D THOMPKINS BLDG, ITHACA NY 14850
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CANDOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CANDOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SLATERVILLE SPRINGS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | MCLEAN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TRUMANSBURG, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ITHACA, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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CAYUGA MEDICAL CENTER AT ITHACA
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Hospital | City address association | 101 DATES DRIVE, ITHACA, NY, 14850 |
(607) 274-4401
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Ithaca College
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College | 2.4 mi away | 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850-7002 |
6072743011
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TOMPKINS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 2.7 mi away | 101 EAST GREEN STREET, ITHACA, NY, 14850 |
(607) 272-4557
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Cornell University
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College | 3.7 mi away | 300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853 |
6072552000
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NEWFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 198 MAIN STREET, NEWFIELD, NY, 14867 |
(607) 564-3594
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Tompkins Cortland Community College
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College | 14.2 mi away | 170 North St, Dryden, NY, 13053-0139 |
6078448211
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LANSING COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 27 AUBURN RD, LANSING, NY, 14882 |
(607) 533-4939
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State University of New York at Cortland
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College | 22.0 mi away | Miller Building, Cortland, NY, 13045-0900 |
6077532011
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ULYSSES PHILOMATHIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 74 EAST MAIN STREET, TRUMANSBURG, NY, 14886 |
(607) 387-5623
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Schuyler Steuben Chemung Tioga Allegany BOCES
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College Vocational | 23.8 mi away | 459 Philo Road, Elmira, NY, 14903 |
6077393581
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ITHACA CORNELL UNIV, NY US, located 5.2 miles from Ithaca town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0° | 14.6° | 22.8° | 2.24" | 16.6" |
| February | 33.1° | 15.1° | 24.1° | 1.98" | 14.5" |
| March | 40.8° | 21.8° | 31.3° | 2.78" | 12.0" |
| April | 54.5° | 32.9° | 43.7° | 3.40" | 2.8" |
| May | 67.3° | 44.0° | 55.6° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.7° | 53.4° | 64.6° | 3.98" | 0.0" |
| July | 79.9° | 57.9° | 68.9° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| August | 78.5° | 56.3° | 67.4° | 3.77" | 0.0" |
| September | 71.6° | 48.8° | 60.2° | 3.83" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.0° | 38.9° | 49.0° | 3.70" | 0.2" |
| November | 46.8° | 30.4° | 38.6° | 2.94" | 4.6" |
| December | 36.2° | 22.0° | 29.1° | 2.57" | 12.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
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| South Hill CDP | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Ithaca city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Northwest Ithaca CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| East Ithaca CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Forest Home CDP | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Cayuga Heights village | Village | 4.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3610938088. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.