Who moves to Ithaca, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Tompkins County, NY, home of Ithaca, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 4,333from other US counties
- Moved out
- 5,111to other US counties
- Net
- −778more departures than arrivals
- From abroad
- 87tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cortland County, NY | 273 |
| Tioga County, NY | 126 |
| Cayuga County, NY | 116 |
| Kings County, NY | 104 |
| Broome County, NY | 100 |
| New York County, NY | 98 |
| Onondaga County, NY (Syracuse) | 97 |
| Schuyler County, NY | 76 |
| Seneca County, NY | 76 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 75 |
| Monroe County, NY (Rochester) | 74 |
| Chemung County, NY | 72 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Cortland County, NY | 325 |
| New York County, NY | 222 |
| Tioga County, NY | 171 |
| Cayuga County, NY | 148 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 119 |
| Onondaga County, NY (Syracuse) | 119 |
| Chemung County, NY | 113 |
| Schuyler County, NY | 104 |
| Kings County, NY | 102 |
| Monroe County, NY (Rochester) | 92 |
| Broome County, NY | 82 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 73 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 1,782 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in New York and 2,551 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Kings County, NY | 104 |
| New York County, NY | 98 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 75 |
| Queens County, NY (New York) | 64 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 60 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 57 |
| Erie County, NY (Buffalo) | 42 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 42 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| New York County, NY | 222 |
| Middlesex County, MA (Cambridge) | 119 |
| Kings County, NY | 102 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 73 |
| Cook County, IL (Chicago) | 66 |
| Santa Clara County, CA (San Jose) | 65 |
| Suffolk County, MA (Boston) | 64 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 60 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Ithaca come from?
Most people moving into Tompkins County, NY come from nearby counties, led by Cortland County, NY (273 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Kings County, NY.
Where do people leaving Ithaca move to?
The top destination is Cortland County, NY (325 people). Farther away, the most popular is New York County, NY.
Are more people moving to Ithaca or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 4,333 people moved into Tompkins County, NY from elsewhere in the US and 5,111 moved out, a net loss of 778 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Ithaca with any city it trades people with, like Ithaca vs Cambridge, Ithaca vs New York, Ithaca vs Los Angeles, Ithaca vs Chicago.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Ithaca.