Cost of Living in Tompkins County, NY
Population 104,537 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates
The median rent in Tompkins County, NY is $1,411/month, 13% lower than the New York median and about the same as the U.S. median. The median home value is $290,900, 13% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $74,024 a year, 14% lower than the state median.
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Tompkins County vs. New York vs. U.S.
| Tompkins County | New York | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,411 | $1,621 | $1,413 |
| Median home value | $290,900 | $423,800 | $332,700 |
| Median household income | $74,024 | $85,974 | $80,734 |
| Homeownership rate | 54.1% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 58.8% | 40.2% | 35.7% |
| Poverty rate | 16.4% | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Work from home | 20.0% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
| Median age | 32.3 | 39.8 | 38.9 |
FAQ
What is the average rent in Tompkins County, NY?
The median gross rent in Tompkins County, NY is $1,411 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
How much do I need to earn to live in Tompkins County, NY?
Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $56,440 a year in gross income.
Is Tompkins County, NY expensive to live in?
Rent there is about the same as the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.9 times the median household income.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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