Ithaca, NY

Metro area in New York · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.2%

Median Home Value

$335,088

↑ +2.2%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$2,096/mo

↑ +3.8%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.5%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+40.0%

Income Needed to Buy

$102,699

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

129

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.3

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.2%

3 Months

↑ +0.7%

12 Months

↑ +2.2%

5-Year Price Trend

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