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Ithaca, New York houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Ithaca, NY (Tompkins County) — Census median home value $330,100, county listing prices down about 6.4% over the past year. Market data for Ithaca houses and the broader area.
Ithaca, NY is in Tompkins County, New York — this guide covers houses in Ithaca and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 31,792, with a median household income of $48,617. Census data puts Ithaca houses at a median value of $330,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Tompkins County's current median listing price runs $425,950, down about 6.4% over the past year.
Market overview
Ithaca housing market
Ithaca is in Tompkins County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ithaca and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$330,100
Population (Census ACS)
31,792
Median household income
$48,617
County price trend (2025)
6.73% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Ithaca market snapshot
Population
31,792
Median Household Income
$48,617
Median Home Value (city)
$330,100
Median Listing Price (Tompkins County)
$425,950
Median Gross Rent
$1,441/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-6.4%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ithaca's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $330,100. Separately, Tompkins County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $425,950. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Tompkins County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.73% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Ithaca has an estimated population of 31,792 and a median household income of $48,617, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Ithaca's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 36% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Life in Ithaca
Schools
ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT — 12 schools, 5,090 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Tompkins addresses may be served by ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Ithaca FAQ
What are houses worth in Ithaca, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ithaca at $330,100. Tompkins County's current median listing price runs $425,950, down about 6.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Ithaca, NY?
For owner-occupied houses in Ithaca, Census ACS data shows a median value of $330,100. Active listing prices in Tompkins County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Ithaca, NY?
Ithaca houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Tompkins County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Ithaca, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ithaca's population at approximately 31,792.
What's the median rent in Ithaca, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ithaca at approximately $1,441 per month.
What is the median household income in Ithaca, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ithaca at approximately $48,617.
Is the Ithaca housing market growing?
Tompkins County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.73% annual change in 2025.
Is Ithaca, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Ithaca's median home value at about 6.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 36% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Ithaca, NY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest ITHACA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Ithaca addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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