Avon, IN vs Ithaca, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Avon
73.7
#681 nationally
Avon leads in median household income ($98,162 vs $45,468). Avon leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.4). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon, IN | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,231 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,850 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $98,162 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 72 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+50.6 |
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73.7 Score
Avon, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,850
Population
24,231
Crime
Low
Median Income
$98,162
Midwest
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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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