Irving, TX 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.
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Irving leads in median household income ($76,686 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 45). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Irving, TX | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 254,373 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,364 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $76,686 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | 45 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+50.6 |
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73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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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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