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Varna, NY
Census-designated place in Tompkins County, New York.
Population
687
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
963
ZIP codes
0
Varna and its ZIP codes
Varna at a glance
- Varna is about 2.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $70,227, 18% below the New York median of $85,974.
- Median rent is $1,759 a month.
Housing and community stats
Varna, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,227
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median rent
$1,759/mo
Homeownership
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher
63.8%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (220), Irish Americans (136), Italian Americans (47).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tompkins County. PPP loans are for Varna.
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
Varna, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone43.3%
- Carpooled21.1%
- Public transit10.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Varna, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Varna, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.7%
U.S. 33.3% -9.6 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
7.9%
U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
Cities near Varna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest HomeCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Northeast IthacaCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.5 |
| East IthacaCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Cayuga HeightsVillage | 2.7 mi | 1.8 |
| IthacaCity | 3.2 mi | 5.4 |
| South HillCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.9 |
| LansingVillage | 4.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Northwest IthacaCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3.6 |
| BrooktondaleCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Slaterville SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| FreevilleVillage | 6.3 mi | 1.1 |
| South LansingCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.8 |
| DanbyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.5 |
| DrydenVillage | 7.6 mi | 1.8 |
| West DanbyCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 1.4 |
| JacksonvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Varna, NY in?
- Varna is in Tompkins County, New York.
- What is the population of Varna, NY?
- About 687 people live in Varna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Varna?
- Nearby places include Forest Home (1.5 mi), Northeast Ithaca (1.7 mi), East Ithaca (2.3 mi), Cayuga Heights (2.7 mi), Ithaca (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023