How many renters in Northwest Ithaca, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
71.0% (±16.0 points) of renting households in Northwest Ithaca, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 42.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 71.0% (±16.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 65.9% (±15.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 42.1% (±20.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Northwest Ithaca
| Share of income spent on rent | Northwest Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.9% (±7.6 points) | 9.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 1.2% (±2.1 points) | 11.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.9% (±8.6 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.0% (±10.0 points) | 10.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±5.4 points) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 65.9% (±15.1 points) | 49.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Northwest Ithaca against Tompkins County, its state and the nation
| Northwest Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 71.0% (±16.0 points) | 58.6% (±4.3 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 65.9% (±15.1 points) | 49.0% (±3.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 42.1% (±20.5 points) | 34.5% (±2.1 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $21,607 (±$8,174) | $44,517 (±$2,151) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,185 (±$74) | $1,411 (±$42) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Northwest Ithaca, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Tompkins County (58.6%).
It is also higher than in New York (52.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Tompkins County, Northwest Ithaca ranks 1 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 64 of 407.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Northwest Ithaca
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Ithaca | — | 71.0% (±16.0 points) | — |
| Ithaca | 1.9 mi | 65.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cayuga Heights | 2.5 mi | 63.2% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lansing | 3.3 mi | 64.4% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Home | 3.4 mi | 50.4% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northeast Ithaca | 3.7 mi | 52.6% (±18.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Hill | 4.0 mi | 70.1% (±24.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Enfield | 4.5 mi | 54.0% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Ithaca | 4.6 mi | 45.1% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Tompkins County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest Ithaca | 71.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 2 | South Hill | 70.1% (±24.6 points) |
| 3 | Northeast Ithaca | 52.6% (±18.1 points) |
| 4 | Forest Home | 50.4% (±27.6 points) |
| 5 | East Ithaca | 45.1% (±25.1 points) |
| 6 | South Lansing | 28.5% (±44.3 points) |
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
Are renters in Northwest Ithaca rent-burdened?
71.0% of renting households in Northwest Ithaca pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Northwest Ithaca spend on rent?
The median renting household in Northwest Ithaca, NY spends 42.1% (±20.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwest Ithaca CDP, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northwest Ithaca CDP, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) 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).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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