Apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca, a small city in New York, has a population of approximately 30,000. Young adults (15-24) will feel right at home, as they make up an above-average percentage of the population, while middle-aged professionals appear in smaller numbers. At an average age of just under 30, the city's population skews notably younger than most cities in New York. The majority of Ithaca residents rent, and 29% of residents are homeowners. At $1,178/month, the average rent is a bit below the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Ithaca has a large concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 13% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Further, 11% possess a Bachelor's degree. There are two primary industries in Ithaca: education and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 23% of the workforce in the city. With an average annual income of just under $54K, Ithaca workers earn less than their peers elsewhere in New York. Ithaca's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 18 minutes, Ithaca's commute time is faster than the New York average of about 38 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common means of commuting to work, opted for by 15% of workers, while public transit is not extensively used. Walking (15%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number easily surpasses the national average.