How many renters in the Town of Ithaca, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.0% (±9.3 points) of renting households in the Town of Ithaca, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.0% (±9.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 52.2% (±8.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.5% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Ithaca
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±6.2 points) | 9.5% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.9% (±6.2 points) | 11.4% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±5.0 points) | 9.8% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.4% (±4.0 points) | 10.7% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.8% (±3.0 points) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 52.2% (±8.8 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.
The Town of Ithaca against Tompkins County, its state and the nation
| Town of Ithaca | Tompkins County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.0% (±9.3 points) | 58.6% (±4.3 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 52.2% (±8.8 points) | 49.0% (±3.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.5% (±6.2 points) | 34.5% (±2.1 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,333 (±$10,082) | $44,517 (±$2,151) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,558 (±$122) | $1,411 (±$42) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Ithaca, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Tompkins County (58.6%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Tompkins County, the Town of Ithaca ranks 3 of 10 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 172 of 999.
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 the Town of Ithaca
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Ithaca | — | 59.0% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Ithaca | 2.8 mi | 65.0% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Enfield | 4.5 mi | 54.0% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Cayuga Heights | 4.6 mi | 63.2% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Lansing | 5.9 mi | 64.4% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Newfield | 6.4 mi | 59.0% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Danby | 6.7 mi | 27.8% (±30.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Ulysses | 7.9 mi | 23.5% (±11.5 points) | Lower |
| South Lansing | 8.5 mi | 28.5% (±44.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Ulysses, NY (23.5%).
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 | Ithaca | 65.0% (±7.1 points) |
| 2 | Town of Lansing | 61.9% (±20.5 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Town of Ithaca | 59.0% (±9.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Town of Newfield | 59.0% (±24.8 points) |
| 5 | Town of Enfield | 54.0% (±31.3 points) |
| 6 | Town of Dryden | 49.4% (±10.3 points) |
| 7 | Town of Groton | 49.0% (±22.2 points) |
| 8 | Town of Caroline | 43.2% (±17.4 points) |
| 9 | Town of Danby | 27.8% (±30.3 points) |
Showing 9 of 10 places in Tompkins County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Ithaca include them.
The figures for the Town of Ithaca include the places inside it that have pages of their own: East Ithaca, Forest Home, Northeast Ithaca, Northwest Ithaca, South Hill.
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 Town of Ithaca
Are renters in the Town of Ithaca rent-burdened?
59.0% of renting households in the Town of 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 the Town of Ithaca spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Ithaca, NY spends 36.5% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca town, Tompkins County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca town, Tompkins County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ithaca town, 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Ithaca town, Tompkins County, New York (county subdivision:38088, in state:36 county:109).
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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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