Here's what it costs to live in Ithaca, New York, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,447 per month, while the typical home is valued around $342,700. Households earn a median of $48,784 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$48,784
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,447
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$342,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,263
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,466
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,753
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,102
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
32,814
Latest estimate
Median Age
23.3 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,480
Per month
Avg Home Value
$353,500
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
94.9%
What is the cost of living index for Ithaca?
The cost of living index for Ithaca is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Ithaca?
The median gross rent in Ithaca is $1,447 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Ithaca?
The median household income in Ithaca is $48,784 per year.
What is the median home value in Ithaca?
The median home value in Ithaca is $342,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Ithaca?
Air quality data for Ithaca is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Ithaca?
Tax data for New York is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
