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Newfield, NY
Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York.
Population
999
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
795
ZIP codes
0
Newfield and its ZIP codes
Newfield at a glance
- Newfield is 89% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $96,875 a year, 13% more than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,500 (64% below New York).
Local data for Newfield, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Newfield, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$96,875
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$151,500
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Dutch Americans (280), German Americans (240), Irish Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tompkins County. PPP loans are for Newfield.
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
How people get to work
Newfield, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled18.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newfield, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newfield, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Newfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| West DanbyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 1.4 |
| DanbyCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.5 |
| South HillCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 5.9 |
| IthacaCity | 7.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Northwest IthacaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.6 |
| East IthacaCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Forest HomeCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| Cayuga HeightsVillage | 9.3 mi | 1.8 |
| BrooktondaleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Northeast IthacaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| VarnaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| OdessaVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| LansingVillage | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| SpencerVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| Van EttenCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newfield, NY in?
- Newfield is in Tompkins County, New York.
- What is the population of Newfield, NY?
- About 999 people live in Newfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newfield?
- Nearby places include West Danby (3.8 mi), Danby (5.6 mi), South Hill (6.5 mi), Ithaca (7.4 mi), Northwest Ithaca (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023