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- People living in Ithaca are 23.5% less likely to have a religous affiliation, than people living in Penfield
 Penfield, NYIthaca, NYUnited States
 Percent Religious  Unlock23.0%49.4%
 Baptist2.5%  Unlock8.2%
 Episcopalian  Unlock0.5%0.6%
 Catholic26.1%  Unlock19.7%
 Church of Jesus Christ  Unlock1.1%2.1%
 Lutheran2.1%  Unlock2.4%
 Pentecostal  Unlock1.3%1.9%
 Methodist2.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Presbyterian  Unlock2.0%1.7%
 Other Christian6.3%  Unlock6.7%
 Judaism  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Eastern0.4%  Unlock0.5%
 Islam  Unlock0.0%0.9%
Reviews for Penfield    3 Reviews

While Penfield, NY is a decent town, it is marred by gun clubs that ruin many quality of life issues, and that issue is unrestrained, destructive, harmful and health  More

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While Penfield is a decent town, but it is marred by gun clubs that ruin many quality of life issues, and that issue is unrestrained, destructive, harmful and health  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was raised in Penfield. Good schools, quiet, very low crime with superb county sheriff, easy commute to anywhere in the county, homes are very affordable, very nice  More

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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 5 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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