Ithaca, NY vs The Colony, TX
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.
The Colony
73
#802 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 28). The Colony leads in median household income ($106,518 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 27.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | The Colony, TX |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 45,471 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $404,746 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $106,518 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | R+13.2 |
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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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73 Score
The Colony, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,746
Population
45,471
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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