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Mortgage payment estimates, closing cost breakdowns, and homebuying data for Ithaca, New York.

Median Home Price
$325K
Population
32K
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,480
Property Tax Rate
1.72%
Ithaca vs New York Median
The median home price in Ithaca is $325,000, which is 24% below the New York state median of $430,000.

Mortgage Calculator — Ithaca, NY

Pre-filled with Ithaca median home price and New York tax/insurance rates. Adjust for your property.

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Monthly Payment (PITI)
$2,284
Principal + Interest + Tax + Insurance + PMI
Principal & Interest
$1,643
per month
Taxes & Insurance
$641
per month
Total Interest Paid
$332K
over 30 years
Total Loan Cost
$592K
all payments
Payment Breakdown
Loan Amount$260,000
Principal & Interest$1,643
Property Taxes$466
Homeowners Insurance$175
Total Monthly PITI$2,284

Closing Costs — Ithaca, NY

Estimated closing costs based on New York rates and fees applied to Ithaca prices.

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New York: Avg closing costs 2.8% of price. Transfer tax: 0.8%.
Estimated Closing Costs
$14,466
4.5% of purchase price
Lender Fees
$2,765
origination, underwriting
Third-Party
$3,075
appraisal, title, inspection
Government Fees
$2,600
transfer taxes, recording
Prepaids + Escrow
$6,026
taxes, insurance, interest
Itemized Costs
Loan Origination (0.8%)$2,340
Underwriting Fee$350
Credit Report$75
Appraisal$550
Home Inspection$450
Title Search + Insurance$1,925
Recording Fee$150
Transfer Tax$2,600
Prepaid Taxes (3 mo)$1,398
Prepaid Insurance (12 mo)$2,100
Prepaid Interest (15 days)$781
Escrow Reserves$1,748
Total Closing Costs$14,466

Buying a Home in Ithaca, New York

The median home price in Ithaca is $325,000, 24% below the New York state median of $430,000. With a population of 32,108, Ithaca is a smaller market where home prices tend to be more accessible than in many parts of New York.

Property taxes in New York average 1.72% annually. This higher-than-average tax rate means a $325,000 home in Ithaca would carry roughly $466/month in property taxes alone — plan accordingly. Homeowners insurance in New York runs approximately $2,100 per year. This is within the normal range nationally.

Average rent in Ithaca is $1,480/month. The price-to-rent ratio in Ithaca is moderate, meaning the buy-vs-rent decision depends heavily on how long you plan to stay.

Ithaca presents moderate affordability. The $325K median puts homeownership within reach for median-income households, though down payment savings and closing costs require planning.

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