Ithaca, NY vs New Hope, MN
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.
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
Ithaca leads in walk score (72 vs 42). New Hope leads in median household income ($69,244 vs $45,468). New Hope leads in crime level (4.7 vs 5.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ithaca, NY | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,724 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $45,468 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.6 | D+42.6 |
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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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74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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