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Overview
Population:101,564
Pop. Change:5%
State: New York
Metro Area:Ithaca
County:Tompkins County
City:Ithaca, South Hill, ... 18 more
Zip Code:14850, 14886, ... 12 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Tompkins's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Tompkins County

As of 2012, Tompkins County's population is 101,564 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.25 percent.

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The median home cost in Tompkins County is $168,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.27 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Tompkins County's cost of living is 5.50% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Tompkins County public schools spend $11,011 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 11.8 students per teacher in Tompkins County.

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The unemployment rate in Tompkins County is 5.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Tompkins County jobs have Decreased by 2.79 percent.


Ranked #1 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Small Towns)
Ranked #1 Emerging Metropolitan Areas
Ranked #2 Best Green Cities
Ranked #3 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Small Towns)
Ranked #22 Most Competitive Private Colleges
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Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Tompkins County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes


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