Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York
The Town of Ithaca is a town in Tompkins County, New York. About 20,968 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 28.9 sq mi (75 km²) of land and uses Eastern Time. It has its own local government.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 20,968 ± 42
- County
- Tompkins County
- School district
- Ithaca City School District
- Land area
- 28.9 sq mi (75 km²)
- Type
- TownIts own local government
- Time zone
- Eastern TimeUTC-05:00 in January; UTC-04:00 in July
- Median household income
- $105,978 ± $17,785
- Median home value
- $368,700 ± $12,968
- Water area
- 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km²)
- State
- New York
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3610938088
- Coordinates (central point)
- 42.413898, -76.540186
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Cities, towns and communities in the Town of Ithaca, largest first
- South Hill (CDP)6,951 people
- Cayuga Heights (village)4,000 people
- Northeast Ithaca (CDP)2,661 people
- Northwest Ithaca (CDP)2,225 people
- East Ithaca (CDP)1,918 people
- Forest Home (CDP)1,303 people
These places’ central points lie inside the Town of Ithaca. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the town’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Ithaca (city)2.8 mi northeast
- Town of Enfield4.5 mi northwest
- Town of Newfield6.4 mi southwest
- Town of Danby6.7 mi southeast
- Town of Ulysses7.9 mi northwest
- Town of Dryden10 mi northeast
- Town of Lansing11 mi north
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with the Town of Ithaca. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other towns in Tompkins County, largest first
- Town of Dryden13,604 people
- Town of Lansing11,789 people
- Town of Groton5,612 people
- Town of Newfield4,992 people
- Town of Ulysses4,809 people
- Town of Danby3,359 people
- Town of Enfield3,310 people
- Town of Caroline3,280 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Tompkins County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in the Town of Ithaca
- Longest day
- 15 hours 17 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 4 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 5:28 AM around June 15
- Latest sunrise
- 7:45 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 4:33 PM around December 9
- Latest sunset
- 8:47 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:32 AM | 4:58 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:02 AM | 5:38 PM | 10 h 36 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:12 PM | 11 h 54 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:25 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 22 min |
| May 15 | 5:44 AM | 8:20 PM | 14 h 36 min |
| Jun 15 | 5:28 AM | 8:44 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| Jul 15 | 5:42 AM | 8:41 PM | 14 h 59 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:13 AM | 8:07 PM | 13 h 54 min |
| Sep 15 | 6:45 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 31 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:18 AM | 6:24 PM | 11 h 6 min |
| Nov 15 | 6:56 AM | 4:44 PM | 9 h 48 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:28 AM | 4:34 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A town line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Tompkins County or the local office.
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