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Ithaca, NY vs Garden City, NY

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- The average commute for residents of Garden City is 15.9% longer than it is for residents of Ithaca.
- 8.5% fewer residents of Garden City work from home compared to residents of Ithaca.
 Ithaca, NYGarden City, NYUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock3427
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 Commute Mode
 Ithaca, NYGarden City, NYUnited States
 Auto (alone)28.0%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock4.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit12.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.6%0.5%
 Walk29.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock18.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Ithaca, NYGarden City, NYUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.1%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock13.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.24.7%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock10.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.13.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.0%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.9.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock6.9%2.9%
Reviews for Ithaca    32 Reviews

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For a small city, its downtown has grown significantly and serves as the hub of the community. The Ithaca Commons remains the central gathering space for locals,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Great place to live. Lots to do, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. Don't fear the winter--it's even beautiful then. Only complaint is the housing market. Way  More

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I was born, raised, educated there (Ithaca High and Cornell). In my opinion, before leaving to pursue my career, it seemed like the most beautiful, clean, low crime,  More

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Reviews for Garden City    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Expensive, pretty, good commute to New York  More

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Over 18 years ago

Bus and railroad service is excellent. However, there is too much traffic. Travelling across town takes at least 15 minutes during off peak hours. Around noon and six  More

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