How long is the commute from Ithaca, NY?
Workers who live in Ithaca, NY take an average of 18.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.9% of workers drive alone to work.
9.1% take public transportation.
25.7% of workers walk to work.
24.7% work from home.
27.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.7 minutes (±2.7)
- Public transportation
- 9.1%
- Work from home
- 24.7%
- Households without a car
- 27.4%
How people in Ithaca get to work
| Means of transportation | Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 29.9% (±4.8 points) | 51.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.6% (±2.2 points) | 9.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 9.1% (±2.6 points) | 4.6% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 25.7% (±3.7 points) | 11.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 4.0% (±1.2 points) | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 24.7% (±4.1 points) | 20.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In 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 lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ithaca, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Tompkins County (4.6%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Tompkins County, Ithaca ranks 9 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 923 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ithaca
| Vehicles available | Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 27.4% (±4.5 points) | 14.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.4% (±4.1 points) | 37.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 21.5% (±4.3 points) | 34.2% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 9.7% (±2.9 points) | 14.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Ithaca, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Tompkins County (14.1%).
It is not measurably different from New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ithaca
| Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 24.7% (±4.1 points) | 20.0% (±1.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.8% (±1.8 points) | 96.6% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.0% (±2.8 points) | 90.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In 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 lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ithaca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca | — | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) | — |
| Village of Cayuga Heights | 1.8 mi | 13.2 minutes (±2.2) | Lower |
| Forest Home | 1.8 mi | 19.5 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Northwest Ithaca | 1.9 mi | 16.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| South Hill | 2.4 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| East Ithaca | 2.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
| Northeast Ithaca | 2.6 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Town of Ithaca | 2.8 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lansing | 3.3 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Cayuga Heights, NY (13.2 minutes), Northeast Ithaca, NY (14.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Town of Newfield | 25.7 minutes (±5.0) |
| 4 | Town of Danby | 22.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 5 (tie) | Town of Caroline | 21.3 minutes (±2.5) |
| 5 (tie) | Town of Groton | 21.3 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Town of Lansing | 19.7 minutes (±2.2) |
| 8 | Town of Dryden | 19.2 minutes (±1.5) |
| 9 | Ithaca | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 10 | Town of Ithaca | 16.6 minutes (±1.4) |
Showing 8 of 10 places in Tompkins County, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Ithaca
How long is the average commute in Ithaca?
Workers who live in Ithaca, NY take an average of 18.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ithaca without a car?
27.4% of households in Ithaca have no vehicle, and 9.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ithaca?
24.7% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Ithaca worked from home, and 88.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca city, Tompkins County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca city, Tompkins County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca city, Tompkins County, 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 Ithaca city, Tompkins County, New York (county subdivision:38077, in state:36 county:109).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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