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Danby, NY

Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York.

Population

540

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

156

ZIP codes

0

Danby and its ZIP codes

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Danby at a glance

  • Danby is 63% less dense than New York as a whole.
  • The median household income is $145,781, 70% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $325,800 (23% below New York).

Local data for Danby, NY

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Danby, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$145,781

Poverty rate

0.0%

Median home value

$325,800

Homeownership

91.4%

Bachelor's or higher

72.8%

Median age

44.1

Average commute

22.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (119), Irish Americans (89), Russian Americans (46).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tompkins County. PPP loans are for Danby.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$72,152

47,711 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$56,490

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$775M

FY 2026, $7,328 per person

Tompkins County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Danby, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone62.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home38.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Danby, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

484

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

366

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

80° / 15°F

38.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Danby, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.6%

U.S. 33.3% -7.7 pts

Diabetes

9.1%

U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts

Smoking

7.8%

U.S. 12.8% -5.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

3.1%

U.S. 11.1% -8.0 pts

Cities near Danby

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
West DanbyCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.4
South HillCensus-designated place3.9 mi5.9
BrooktondaleCensus-designated place4.5 mi0.2
East IthacaCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.1
NewfieldCensus-designated place5.6 mi1.3
IthacaCity6 mi5.4
Forest HomeCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.2
VarnaCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.7
Slaterville SpringsCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.3
Northwest IthacaCensus-designated place7.4 mi3.6
Cayuga HeightsVillage7.8 mi1.8
Northeast IthacaCensus-designated place8 mi1.5
SpencerVillage9.7 mi1
LansingVillage9.7 mi4.6
Van EttenCensus-designated place11 mi1.3
CandorVillage12 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Danby, NY in?
Danby is in Tompkins County, New York.
What is the population of Danby, NY?
About 540 people live in Danby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Danby?
Nearby places include West Danby (3.1 mi), South Hill (3.9 mi), Brooktondale (4.5 mi), East Ithaca (4.8 mi), Newfield (5.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023