Living in Ithaca (New York)
Ithaca (New York) is a large place in New York, United States, home to 30,788 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 3%, #426 of 16,523), climate-conscious movers (top 13%, #1,488 of 12,111), nature lovers (top 20%, #3,448 of 18,063).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ithaca (New York)
- Cayuga Lake is 4.8 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 04 min and sets around 22:36; in late June it sets around 2:47.
How Ithaca (New York) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New York | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,313 of 11,898 | #404 of 880 | Map |
| Low-income household | 24 | #8,191 of 9,771 | #403 of 622 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #4,838 of 8,006 | #258 of 582 | Map |
| Single parent | 46 | #3,835 of 6,237 | #248 of 448 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,588 of 9,474 | #366 of 697 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 62 | #3,902 of 9,474 | #417 of 697 | Map |
| Early retiree | 61 | #4,403 of 10,762 | #416 of 676 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 54 | #5,132 of 7,271 | #278 of 468 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 20 | #7,610 of 8,006 | #544 of 582 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,650 of 12,111 | #279 of 751 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 53 | #4,132 of 7,271 | #377 of 468 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 61 | #3,914 of 9,474 | #514 of 697 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 60 | #3,448 of 18,063 | #288 of 1064 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 61 | #426 of 16,523 | #46 of 995 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 40 | #10,623 of 18,063 | #483 of 1064 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 63 | #4,237 of 16,523 | #489 of 995 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 54 | #5,674 of 21,167 | #527 of 1210 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,488 of 12,111 | #181 of 751 | Map |
| Coastal living | 68 | #2,226 of 6,413 | #397 of 631 | Map |
| Business owner | 45 | #6,958 of 12,111 | #585 of 751 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- South Hill (New York) 1 km
- Cortland (New York) 31 km
- Horseheads 40 km
- Big Flats Airport 44 km
- Elmira 47 km
- Big Flats 49 km
- Southport (New York) 50 km
- Sayre (Pennsylvania) 51 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.