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Population Review

Census ACS · #391 MSA

Ithaca Metro Area

The Ithaca, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has 102,879 residents. The median household income is $73,012 and the median home value is $271,500.

102,879

Population

217

People / sq mi

$73,012

Median Income

$271,500

Median Home Value

The Ithaca CBSA covers 475 sq mi of land at 216.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White76.8%
Black or African American4.0%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%

Economy & Income

$73,012

Median Household Income

$42,505

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Ithaca metro's price level is 103.3 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 3.3% higher the US average. The local median income of $73,012 has the buying power of $70,668 in average-priced US metros.

103.3

Price Level (US = 100)

$70,668

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$73,012

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$271,500

Median Home Value

$1,374

Median Rent

53.8%

Homeownership

Education

95.9%

High School+

59.2%

Bachelor's+

Commute

5.4%

Drive Alone

19.0%

Work From Home

20.5 min

Avg Commute

30.4%

Foreign Born

Ithaca spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Ithaca, Ny Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 102,879 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #391 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Ithaca metro area is $73,012, with a per capita income of $42,505.

The Ithaca, Ny CBSA spans the state of New York.

Data for the Ithaca, Ny CBSA (27060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.