Tompkins County, NY
Living in Tompkins County
Bikeability79
Walkability91
Commute84
Public Transit73
Affordability52
Public Safety92
Airports11
Hospitals15
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
103kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
54%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
52%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian10%
Black3%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate19%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree31%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone16%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector54%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van70%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked14%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$205kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$336 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached51%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke2%
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas11%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas48%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Tompkins County
United States45
New York39
Property Crime in Tompkins County
United States48
New York28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(28%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 19 |
| Feb | 24 | 2 | 15 |
| Mar | 32 | 3 | 12 |
| Apr | 44 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 6 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Tompkins County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Tompkins County, NY
Private Schools
Private Schools near Tompkins County, NY
Cascadilla School
1 miles, SW
Eac Montessori School
3 miles, SW
Ithaca Waldorf School
4 miles, S
Covenant Love Community School
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Tompkins County, NY
Cornell University
1 miles, SW
Ithaca College
2 miles, SW
SUNY Cortland
18 miles, NE
Wells College
23 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Tompkins County, NY
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
3 miles, W
Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center
18 miles, NE
Schuyler Hospital
21 miles, W
Elmira Psych Center
30 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Tompkins County, NY
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
3 miles, N
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
29 miles, SW
Greater Binghamton Airport-Edwin A Link Field
30 miles, SE
Syracuse Hancock International Airport
49 miles, N