Housing by town in Tompkins County, New York
Tompkins County, New York has 22 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,411 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,164 in 2015–2019 (+21.2%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Lansing has the highest median gross rent ($1,631) and the Town of Groton the lowest ($1,018).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,411 (±$42)
- Households that rent
- 45.9%
- Median household income
- $74,024
- Places
- 22
Cities, towns and townships in Tompkins County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | $1,447 | 70.4% | $48,784 | $342,700 | $8,897 |
| Town of Caroline | $1,398 | 34.4% | $80,855 | $234,200 | $5,703 |
| Town of Danby | $1,200 | 12.8% | $99,886 | $291,800 | $5,583 |
| Town of Dryden | $1,074 | 36.8% | $81,127 | $242,600 | $6,334 |
| Town of Enfield | $1,301 | 20.8% | $94,750 | $224,000 | $4,723 |
| Town of Groton | $1,018 | 25.0% | $69,113 | $163,900 | $3,955 |
| Town of Ithaca | $1,558 | 38.0% | $105,978 | $368,700 | $8,273 |
| Town of Lansing | $1,631 | 45.4% | $86,342 | $346,400 | $7,328 |
| Town of Newfield | $1,180 | 19.7% | $74,333 | $171,300 | $4,225 |
| Town of Ulysses | $1,274 | 32.5% | $71,400 | $274,500 | $5,914 |
Villages and places inside a township in Tompkins County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Cayuga Heights | $1,700 | 38.9% | $166,526 | $433,000 | $10,000 or more |
| Village of Dryden | $870 | 47.4% | $50,435 | $230,900 | $6,295 |
| Village of Freeville | $1,080 | 33.0% | $77,426 | $200,000 | $4,700 |
| Village of Groton | $832 | 36.1% | $60,114 | $156,700 | $4,158 |
| Village of Lansing | $1,726 | 76.6% | $72,364 | $516,900 | $10,000 |
| Village of Trumansburg | $954 | 40.9% | $68,967 | $287,000 | $6,470 |
Unincorporated communities in Tompkins County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Ithaca | $1,234 | 40.1% | $116,410 | $332,700 | $8,505 |
| Forest Home | $1,379 | 64.8% | $59,018 | $499,300 | $10,000 or more |
| Northeast Ithaca | $1,738 | 43.5% | $95,250 | $402,000 | $8,511 |
| Northwest Ithaca | $1,185 | 49.8% | $56,753 | $312,900 | $4,750 |
| South Hill | $1,991 | 33.7% | $104,211 | $353,800 | $7,060 |
| South Lansing | — | 40.2% | — | $350,400 | $7,865 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $24,800 | $41,300 | $66,100 |
| 2 people | $28,350 | $47,200 | $75,550 |
| 3 people | $31,900 | $53,100 | $85,000 |
| 4 people | $35,400 | $59,000 | $94,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $63,750 | $102,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $68,450 | $109,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $73,200 | $117,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $77,900 | $124,650 |
How the places in Tompkins County rank across New York
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Crime reported to police in Tompkins County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 92 | 90 | 1,534 | 1,505 | 101,941 | 4 of 6 |
| 2024 | 97 | 90 | 1,442 | 1,342 | 107,433 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 94 | 88 | 1,251 | 1,177 | 106,320 | 5 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Tompkins County recorded 94 violent and 1,251 property crimes, 88 and 1,177 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 98% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Tompkins County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins County Sheriff's Office | 63,749 | 33 | 217 |
| Ithaca Police Department | 34,749 | 59 | 998 |
| Cayuga Heights Village Police Department | 3,918 | 1 | 8 |
| Groton Village Police Department | 2,109 | 0 | 13 |
| Dryden Village Police Department | 1,861 | — | — |
| Trumansburg Village Police Department | 1,795 | 1 | 15 |
ZIP codes in Tompkins County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14850 | 68,610 | $1,480 | $353,500 | $71,445 | 55.2% |
| 14886 | 6,652 | $982 | $238,500 | $82,000 | 19.4% |
| 13073 | 6,054 | $1,095 | $167,600 | $71,452 | 25.6% |
| 14867 | 5,149 | $1,180 | $172,800 | $75,507 | 19.0% |
| 13053 | 4,794 | $895 | $244,000 | $83,021 | 31.2% |
| 13068 | 4,592 | $1,166 | $204,200 | $80,043 | 34.3% |
| 14882 | 4,191 | $982 | $318,700 | $91,960 | 25.5% |
| 14817 | 2,479 | $1,482 | $213,000 | $77,228 | 38.6% |
| 14853 | 2,405 | — | — | — | — |
| 13062 | 195 | — | $261,000 | — | 31.6% |
| 14881 | 117 | — | — | $89,063 | 50.9% |
| 14854 | 76 | — | $326,900 | — | 0.0% |
| 13102 | 36 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Tompkins County
What is the crime rate in Tompkins County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Tompkins County recorded 88 violent and 1,177 property crimes per 100,000 residents (94 violent and 1,251 property crimes in all).
Which place in Tompkins County has the highest rent?
the Town of Lansing has the highest median gross rent, $1,631 (±$81) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Tompkins County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Groton has the lowest median gross rent, $1,018 (±$239) a month.
What is the median rent in Tompkins County, New York?
The median gross rent in Tompkins County is $1,411 (±$42) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tompkins County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Tompkins County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ithaca, NY MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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