Washington Park, like much of Ithaca, appeals to potential homebuyers for a variety of reasons. Some are drawn to the community’s walkability factor. Others appreciate the historic nature of the community. The park that is the community’s namesake opened in 1871. And still others enjoy the local vibe. Ithaca is home to Cornell University and Ithaca College; because of that, the city is very much a college town. “College kids keep all of Ithaca young at heart, says Allison Hogue, a licensed associate broker with Warren Real Estate, who grew up in the area. “Having so many students, especially the international students, around enables many businesses to thrive.” She adds that the students also give the city an international flair.
Older homes that have aged well
Homes in the Washington Park area have small front yards or sit just off the sidewalk along the city’s tree-lined streets. Most homes have front porches that allow homeowners to take advantage of cool evening breezes and neighborly chats. “Washington Park is on the north side of Ithaca, and the park of the same name sits right in the middle,” says Hogue. “Most homes were built more than 100 years ago as homes for the working class. There are some very nice homes in the area that people have spent money on. The area is being gentrified.” Italianate and Victorian homes in their simplest forms are popular. Colonial, craftsman and foursquare styles are also found here. Homebuyers can expect to pay between $290,000 and $510,000 for an updated foursquare home with modern amenities.
There are some stunning updated homes in Washington Park like this Victorian.
The median year built for homes in Washington Park is 1890.
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Good grade schools and great colleges
Children in the area may begin their public education at Beverly J. Martin Elementary School. The school has a 7-1 student-teacher ratio and a B-minus rating from Niche. DeWitt Middle School has an 8-1 student-teacher ratio and an A-minus rating. Ithaca Senior High School has an A rating. The school has an average SAT score of 1350.
Cornell University is a private, researched-based Ivy League school in Ithaca. The university has about 22,000 students, including more than 5,100 foreign students from 120 nations. Famous alumni include Dr. Anthony Fauci and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
Ithaca High School ranks first in best public High Schools in Tompkins County on Niche.
DeWitt Middle School is located in Northeast Ithaca, NY.
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Washington Park’s “gorges” green spaces
Washington Park, the green space within the neighborhood is a small but well-tended park with several shaded walking paths. Ithaca’s official slogan is “Ithaca is gorges.” Throughout the region, the narrow gorges, formed eons ago by retreating glaciers, feature plunging waterfalls, cascading streams and water-carved cliffsides. Local parks and trails provide stunning views. Cascadilla Gorge Trail is a 10-minute walk from Washington Park. This stunning, three-quarter-mile trail leads from Downtown Ithaca to the Cornell University campus. In the course of the walk, hikers pass eight waterfalls, ranging in size from eight to 80 feet. Once one enters the trail, the sounds of the city are immediately muted by rushing water. Conway Park is a small, triangular-shaped park steps outside the neighborhood. The fenced-in area features a playground area and a large, open field. Alex Haley Pool is a public swimming pool in the community that is open during summer months. The Greater Ithaca Activities Center is in Washington Park. The large, multi-cultural center provides afterschool care for students and social programs for all age groups, including local trips for senior citizens.
The Cascadilla Gorge Trail in Washington Park has 8 waterfalls and ends at Cornell University.
Steward Park near Washington Park has the best views of Cayuga Lake in Ithaca.
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Steps from shopping and supping
Washington Park residents have a wide range of shopping options. The neighborhood is just steps from the DeWitt Mall, a multi-use facility with shops, restaurants and office space. Buffalo Street Books sells a variety of titles and subjects and features book signings and story hours. Fibers is a women’s apparel store that sells the latest fashions and trendy jewelry. Grocery shoppers can check off their lists at GreenStar Food Coop in the mall or walk a half mile to Wegmans. During the summer months, the Ithaca Farmers Market on nearby Meadow Street offers local produced vegetables, flowers and crafts.
There are plenty of dining options in the area. Coal Yard Café is a neighborhood spot to grab a morning cup of joe. Luna Inspired Street Food is a favorite spot for tacos. Wings Over Ithaca and Moosewood Restaurants are popular dinner spots.
Pastimes in Washington Park sells antiques, vintage goods and jewelry.
Moosewood Restaurant in Washington Park is a vegetarian restaurant that opened in 1973.
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Plenty to do and see in Ithaca
Nearby Stewart Park hosts Ithaca’s annual Reggae Fest in June. Along with dancing, kids’ activities, yoga and skateboarding, the music-filled event includes food trucks and craft vendors. The Apple Harvest Festival returns with crisp fall weather. During the three-day festival, visitors are introduced to all sorts of facts and information regarding the apple, including delectable new recipes and apple cider.
Next to Alex Haley Pool is a professional basketball court that hosts games.
Washington Park is just east of the Cayuga Inlet that flows into the Cayuga Lake.
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A walkable city with hilly terrain
Washington Park is bordered by NY 13, which runs through the city and runs into Interstate 81. Commuters to Syracuse can follow that route for the 53-mile drive to Salt City. The Ithaca Tompkins International Airport is 5 miles via NY 13. The Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit company provides bus service throughout the area. Although this is a walkable neighborhood, residents may prefer to have a vehicle during inclement weather. Winters are cold and snowy. Due to the snowfall and the very hilly terrain, drivers should note that in winter snow tires and chains are often necessary.
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Parks in this Area
Conway Park
Washington Park
Transit
Airport
Ithaca Tompkins International
9 min drive
Bus
Seneca & Albany
Bus
Cayuga & Buffalo
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Washington Park
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
7
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
7
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Washington Park, Ithaca sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Washington Park, Ithaca over the last 12 months is $379,900, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,286
Median Age
37
Population under 18
17.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,384
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$74,969
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.7%
College Graduates
63.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
38''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
80°F
Annual Snowfall
41''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
83/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
92/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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