How long is the commute from East Ithaca, NY?
Workers who live in East Ithaca, NY take an average of 20.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.7% of workers drive alone to work.
4.8% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
26.1% work from home.
16.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.5 minutes (±6.8)
- Public transportation
- 4.8%
- Work from home
- 26.1%
- Households without a car
- 16.3%
How people in East Ithaca get to work
| Means of transportation | East Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.7% (±14.9 points) | 51.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.7% (±7.9 points) | 9.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 4.8% (±5.4 points) | 4.6% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.8 points) | 11.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 3.9% (±4.0 points) | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 26.1% (±12.2 points) | 20.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In East Ithaca, the average commute is not measurably different from Tompkins County (20.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In East Ithaca, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Tompkins County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Tompkins County, East Ithaca ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 338 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in East Ithaca
| Vehicles available | East Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.3% (±9.3 points) | 14.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.8% (±11.7 points) | 37.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±11.8 points) | 34.2% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 3.6% (±4.2 points) | 14.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In East Ithaca, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Tompkins County (14.1%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in East Ithaca
| East Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 26.1% (±12.2 points) | 20.0% (±1.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.6% (±4.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.0% (±4.7 points) | 90.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In East Ithaca, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Tompkins County (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from New York (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near East Ithaca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ithaca | — | 20.5 minutes (±6.8) | — |
| Forest Home | 2.0 mi | 19.5 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| South Hill | 2.0 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Ithaca | 2.6 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Northeast Ithaca | 3.1 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cayuga Heights | 3.3 mi | 13.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Northwest Ithaca | 4.6 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lansing | 4.8 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Dryden | 6.2 mi | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Cayuga Heights, NY (13.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Tompkins County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Ithaca | 20.5 minutes (±6.8) |
| 2 | Forest Home | 19.5 minutes (±5.9) |
| 3 | South Lansing | 18.9 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 | South Hill | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | Northwest Ithaca | 16.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Northeast Ithaca | 14.9 minutes (±2.0) |
East Ithaca is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Ithaca, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Ithaca
How long is the average commute in East Ithaca?
Workers who live in East Ithaca, NY take an average of 20.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in East Ithaca without a car?
16.3% of households in East Ithaca have no vehicle, and 4.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in East Ithaca?
26.1% (±12.2 points) of workers who live in East Ithaca worked from home, and 93.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Ithaca CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Ithaca CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Ithaca CDP, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for East Ithaca CDP, New York (place:22326, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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