State rank#28 of 62
Smallest county104,537 residentsKings County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 36109
Tompkins County, New York
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population104,537
Household income$74,024
Unemployment3.3%
Life expectancy80.9 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Tompkins County has 104,537 residents and ranks #28 by population among New York county equivalents. Median household income is $74,024. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New York
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Tompkins County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Tompkins County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is bachelor’s degree or higher.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $290,900 median home value and $1,411/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,024, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Tompkins County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, unemployment rate, and mental health access. College attainment is 58.8% and life expectancy is 80.9 years.
Potential advantages
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 58.8%, rank #2 of 62 available New York counties.
- Unemployment rate: 3.3%, rank #6 of 62 available New York counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 224 residents, rank #6 of 62 available New York counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,411/mo, rank #49 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $290,900, rank #46 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median household income: $74,024, rank #25 of 62; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New York
Rank and range use only counties in New York with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$74,024
$74,024; above the state county median of $72,022.
State rank #25 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$290,900
$290,900; above the state county median of $189,000.
State rank #46 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,411/mo
$1,411/mo; above the state county median of $986/mo.
State rank #49 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.3%
3.3%; below the state county median of 3.7%.
State rank #6 of 62 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
58.8%
58.8%; above the state county median of 29.4%.
State rank #2 of 62 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
80.9 years
80.9 years; above the state county median of 77.7 years.
State rank #7 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
13.7%
13.7%; below the state county median of 15.4%.
State rank #13 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
4.7%
4.7%; below the state county median of 5%.
State rank #20 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,252 residents
1 per 1,252 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 1,809 residents.
State rank #13 of 62 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 224 residents
1 per 224 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 403 residents.
State rank #6 of 62 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Tompkins County FAQ
Is Tompkins County a good place to live?
Tompkins County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing bachelor’s degree or higher, unemployment rate, and mental health access. College attainment is 58.8% and life expectancy is 80.9 years.
What should I know before moving to Tompkins County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $290,900 median home value and $1,411/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,024, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Tompkins County?
Tompkins County has 104,537 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Tompkins County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 36109; the parent state FIPS is 36.
What is the median household income in Tompkins County?
The ACS median household income is $74,024.
How much does housing cost in Tompkins County?
Housing benchmarks are $290,900 median home value and $1,411/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $74,024, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Tompkins County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.3%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#26Ontario County112,625
#27St. Lawrence County107,226
#29Putnam County98,107
#30Steuben County92,588
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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