Why Ithaca

Why Ithaca?

A jewel of a city surrounded by emerald tinted hills and crystal waters. A place where one can enjoy the culture and diversity of a large city yet find solitude and serenity within a minutes drive. Outside the hub of this bustling upstate city you will find rolling farmland, lush vineyards, acres and acres of public land and deep woodlands dotted with spectacular gorges, waterfalls, creeks and ponds. A place that is highly regarded throughout the world. Surrounding Ithaca you will find quaint upstate towns and villages such as Cayuga Heights, Trumansburg, Lansing, Dryden, Groton and more.

Ithaca is also home to many wonderful events such as the Ithaca Festival, a local tradition since 1977, the Apple Harvest Festival, the Annual Great Downtown Ithaca Chili Cook-off & Winterfest and numerous other events scattered throughout the city and surrounding communities. If musuems are your preference, we have a wide array of wonderful choices including the Sciencenter, Museum of the Earth, Ithaca Clock Musuem, Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art and the History Center to name a few. While in Ithaca be sure to visit the nearby picturesque New York State Parks such as Buttermilk Falls, Robert H. Treman and Taughannock Falls. All filled with scenic gorges and breathtaking waterfalls. Be sure to pack a camera with a high capacity memory card! Once you have finished admiring the world famous 215' straight drop of Taughannock Falls you may wish to wind up the day with a trip up the shores of Cayuga Lake and visit the numerous wineries along the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.

We could go on and on about Ithaca and it's endless list of adventures but it would of course be .......endless. Lets move on to what you are really here for. Ithaca Real Estate

View of Cornell University from the East Tower of Ithaca College

Some of Ithaca's Accolades

Cities Ranked and Rated, 2004
Number 1 Emerging City

Kiplingers Personal Finance, 2005
12 Great PLaces to Retire

Mother Earth News, 2006
Ranked in list of 12 Great PLaces You've Never Heard Of

Relocate-America, 2007
Top 10 Best Places to Live

Country Home Magazine, 2007
Ranked 2nd, Best Green Places to Live

Smart Money, 2008
Ranked 2nd, 7 Best Places to Retire in an Economic Downturn

Forbes Magazine
Ranked 17th, Best Place for Business and Careers

AARP Magazine, 2008
Ranked 1, Green Commuter City

Most Secure U.S. Places to Live, Farmers Insurance Group Companies, 2009
Ranked 3rd, Towns Less Than 150,000

US News and World Report, 2009
Top Retirement City for Wine Lovers

Daily Beast, 2010
Ranked 1st, Best Place to Live for Recent Collge Grads

Bon Appetit, 2010
Ranked 6th, America's Foodiest Towns

US News and World Report, 2011
Ranked Top 10 City, Carless Environment

AARP, 2011
Ranked 9th, 10 Affordable Cities for Retirement

Smart Money, 2011
Ranked in Top 7 Retirement Towns

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, 2006
Ranked 8th, 50 Smart Places to Live

Forbes, 2006
Ranked 17th, Best Places for Business and Careers

Expansion Magazine, Metro Public Schools, 2007
Ithaca Schools Ranked 2nd, Metros Under 500,000

Most Secure U.S. Places to Live, Farmers Insurance Group Companies, 2007
Ranked 3rd, Towns Less Than 150,000

Forbes, 2008
Ranked 3rd, America's Smartest Cities

Outside Magazine, 2008
Ranked 6th, 20 Best Towns in America

Forbes, 2008
Ranked 1st, Best Middle Class Housing Markets

US News, 2009
Top 10 Best Cities for Retirement Jobs

Relocate America, 2009
Top 100 Cities

Relocate America, 2010
Top 100 Cities, Top 10 Recreation Cities and Top 10 Small Towns

The Daily Beast, 2010
Ranked 7th, America's Brainiest Metros

American Institute for Economic Research
Ranked 1st, Best Collge Town (under 250,000 population)

Relocate America, 2011
Top 100 Places to Live

Outside Magazine, 2011
Ranked One of 19 Perfect Towns

US New and World Report
10 Best Places to Retire in 2012

Farmers Insurance Group, 2011
Top Secure Place to Live in Unites States - Small Towns

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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