Real Estate Investing in Ithaca, New York

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4 ZIP codes • Population: 68,789 • Tompkins County

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Should you buy in Ithaca, NY? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.5% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 5yr CAGR

1.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $105,097
Avg Monthly Rent $1,929
ZIP Codes 4

Investing in Ithaca Real Estate

Across Ithaca's 4 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $105K median values, $1,929/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Ithaca is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

decisively Ithaca's sale market has not rewarded patience. less favorable for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Ithaca show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is lackluster relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$105,097
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,929
1% Rule
✓ Passes
Landlord Friendly (NY)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ithaca, NY metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Ithaca, NY metro
0
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Ithaca

2 Colleges 31,092 Students
A
Cornell University
4-Year Private · 26,264 students
C+
Ithaca College
4-Year Private · 4,828 students

Neighborhoods in Ithaca

ZIP Codes in Ithaca, NY

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ithaca, NY

How does Ithaca, NY rate as a rental market?

Our data puts Ithaca, NY at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $105K and rents around $1,929/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Ithaca, NY?

Rents in Ithaca, NY run near $1,929/mo. Compared with median home prices of $105K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is vacancy a concern in Ithaca, NY?

Occupancy in Ithaca, NY runs consistent with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,929/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Which investment style suits Ithaca, NY?

In Ithaca, NY the robust play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $105K prices and $1,929/mo rents suits that approach.

What is the typical home price in Ithaca, NY?

Median home price in Ithaca, NY is near $105K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been stable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

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