How long is the commute from Northwest Ithaca, NY?
Workers who live in Northwest Ithaca, NY take an average of 16.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
10.4% of workers walk to work.
27.2% work from home.
16.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.2 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Households without a car
- 16.0%
How people in Northwest Ithaca get to work
| Means of transportation | Northwest Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 53.1% (±9.8 points) | 51.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.2% (±5.9 points) | 9.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 4.6% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.4% (±9.4 points) | 11.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.0% (±4.7 points) | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 27.2% (±9.1 points) | 20.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Northwest Ithaca, the average commute is lower than in 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 Northwest 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, Northwest Ithaca ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 392 of 422.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Northwest Ithaca
| Vehicles available | Northwest Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.0% (±7.2 points) | 14.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 52.3% (±10.7 points) | 37.6% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 24.6% (±9.3 points) | 34.2% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 7.1% (±3.8 points) | 14.0% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Northwest 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 higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Northwest Ithaca
| Northwest Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 27.2% (±9.1 points) | 20.0% (±1.9 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.7% (±4.7 points) | 96.6% (±0.9 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±5.6 points) | 90.6% (±1.2 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Northwest 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 Northwest Ithaca
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Ithaca | — | 16.2 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Ithaca | 1.9 mi | 18.7 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cayuga Heights | 2.5 mi | 13.2 minutes (±2.2) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lansing | 3.3 mi | 15.7 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Home | 3.4 mi | 19.5 minutes (±5.9) | Not measurably different |
| Northeast Ithaca | 3.7 mi | 14.9 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| South Hill | 4.0 mi | 17.8 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Enfield | 4.5 mi | 30.9 minutes (±11.6) | Higher |
| East Ithaca | 4.6 mi | 20.5 minutes (±6.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Enfield, NY (30.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
Northwest 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 Northwest Ithaca
How long is the average commute in Northwest Ithaca?
Workers who live in Northwest Ithaca, NY take an average of 16.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Northwest Ithaca without a car?
16.0% of households in Northwest Ithaca have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Northwest Ithaca?
27.2% (±9.1 points) of workers who live in Northwest Ithaca worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwest Ithaca CDP, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwest Ithaca CDP, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwest 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 Northwest Ithaca CDP, New York (place:53853, 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 are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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