Live In Ithaca | Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce

Welcome

You may be looking for a next step in your career, craving a sense of deeper community, or looking for a chance to breathe in a higher quality of life – and you’ve come to the right place. We’re proud of our opportunities, our growth and success, and our people.

Here you will find an honest and engaging look at Ithaca & Tompkins County, NY. This site is a product of our local leaders and employers coming together to invite you to be a part of our community. We believe that our home is one worth sharing, and look forward to having you as our neighbor.

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Community

Ithaca & County Neighborhoods

Our community has many of the benefits and access of a large city, with the get-to-know-your-neighbor qualities of a small town. The city of Ithaca is centrally located in our county, making all of the villages and towns easily accessible and vibrant.

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Schools & Education

Nationally ranked, blue ribbon schools, New York State's top Superintendent, inclusive experiential learning, renowned arts programming, award winning STEM opportunities, and athletic excellence make schools in our area known around the region, the state, and the country.

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Real Estate

Ithaca is consistently ranked as one of the best small cities to call home in America. There's a diverse range of rental and homeownership options in Tompkins County - whether you're looking for a walkable urban setting, a neighborhood feel, or somewhere breathable in the country.

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Transportation

With one of the highest walkability scores in Upstate New York, an award winning public transit system, and progressive carsharing options, Ithaca is leading the way in sustainable transportation. Commute times within Tompkins County are short no matter what mode of transportation you take.

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Careers

Grow Your Career

Employers in Tompkins County are cutting-edge, transformative, diverse, thriving, and deeply engaged with the community. Career growth, work life balance, and workplace wellness are taken seriously in our Gorges community.

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Finance & Legal

As a growing economy, Ithaca & Tompkins County are quickly becoming a regional financial enter. Local anchors include Tompkins Financial, having just completed and moved into their $39M headquarters in Downtown Ithaca.

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Healthcare

Medical professionals in Ithaca pride themselves on how closely they get to work with people and the impact that they have on their patients from across the region. Wellness is at the core of Ithaca's culture - from the community hospital leadership to the rehabilitative massage therapists, wellness is a part of everything they do.

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Manufacturing

Innovative and boundary pushing ideas are born out of Cornell University every day, and you can see that impact in the technology companies that have started, grown, and are thriving here. Firms with a global reach, machine shops developing innovative prototypes, and small labs are all operating in and around Ithaca.

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More Industries

In 12 key industries, Ithaca & Tompkins county have incredible career opportunities to explore.

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Quality of Life

Arts & Culture

The mantra of "think globally, act locally" is reflected in the arts & culture available in Ithaca & Tompkins County. Thought-provoking, beautiful, and important works of art and performance are accessible here, and may transport you to entirely new places.

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Dining & Eating Locally

Located in the heart of New York's Finger Lakes region, there is a thriving food and beverage industry. If you love cooking, dining, or drinking locally - there is no better small city for you.

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Sports & Recreation

Ithaca is one of the top outdoor recreation destinations in the Northeast. With over 150 waterfalls within 10 miles of the city, mountain biking trails, lake access, and more, there are opportunities to be active every day.

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