Safest Neighborhoods in Tompkins County, NY

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Northeast Ithaca

Cornell University is a private institution and the largest employer in Tompkins County. When students and employees want to live close to campus, they look to the Northeast Ithaca community, which is filled with tall shade trees and surrounded by some of Cornell’s public attractions. “Northeast Ithaca is a highly desirable area,” says local
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  $501K
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  $340K - $929K
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  10 Listings
Northeast Ithaca
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East Ithaca

East Ithaca’s location within Central New York plays a significant role in the neighborhood’s character: not only is the Ithaca suburb wedged between Cornell University and Ithaca College, but easy access to the Finger Lakes region’s natural spaces and recreational opportunities helps foster an active lifestyle. “The Ivy League draws a lot of
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  $406K
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  $234K - $578K
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  7 Listings
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Varna

Varna, a hamlet in Ithaca, features the Varna Community Center and diverse housing. Cornell Botanic Gardens offer outdoor recreation. Highly rated schools serve the area. Local dining and Downtown Ithaca are nearby.
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  $374K
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  $234K - $587K
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  2 Listings
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McLean

Once a trading post between Ithaca and Cortland in central New York, the small, historic hamlet of McLean still serves as a pitstop for commuters between the two cities. McLean’s town center perches at the crossroads of five streets, creating an asterisk straddled by a post office, fire station, antique store and historic inn – each establishment
- Average Value
  
  $229K
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  $149K - $288K
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  0 Listings
McLean
Cayuga Heights

In the early 1900s, faculty members at Cornell University had to move off campus to make room for an influx of students. Seizing this new opportunity, two local developers turned farmland near the university into Cayuga Heights, a suburban area where homes are on large lots surrounded by tall trees. “When you’re driving through Cayuga Heights, you
- Average Value
  
  $652K
- List Price
  
  $395K - $2.6M
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  14 Listings
Cayuga Heights
Lansing

When people think of New York, they might only think of high-intensity cities like Manhattan, but Lansing is just the opposite. Lansing offers a serene and laid-back lifestyle close to Cayuga Lake, one of the 11 Finger Lakes. “Lansing is a great area north of Ithaca,” says Jamie Jensen, an experienced team lead and licensed real estate salesperson
- Average Value
  
  $508K
- List Price
  
  $240K - $1.6M
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  25 Listings
Lansing
Dryden

The Finger Lakes area has stunning views and easy access to lakeside fun, but some people want views and recreation without paying Ithaca's home prices. “Dryden is really unique,” says Brian DeYoung, a licensed associate real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Heritage Realty. “It’s a great proximity to Greek Peak Mountain Resort.
- Average Value
  
  $357K
- List Price
  
  $142K - $760K
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  25 Listings
Dryden
Newfield
- Average Value
  
  $287K
- List Price
  
  $133K - $545K
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  8 Listings
Newfield
Groton Township

When people think of the Finger Lakes, they might think of cities like Ithaca, home to Cornell University. However, notable places like Ithaca often come with higher home prices. That’s when people turn to areas like Groton. Residents are less than 30 minutes from Cayuga Lake, but they can find cheaper housing in the cozy village or the more rural
- Average Value
  
  $249K
- List Price
  
  $66K - $854K
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  13 Listings
Groton Township

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