Ithaca is located in Tompkins County, New York. The city is part of the Ithaca-Tompkins metro area and has a college town atmosphere. Major attractions include The Moosewood Restaurant and the ScienceCenter. The city has a population of around 29,000 people with an average household income of about $21,500. Among the biggest companies here are the Ithaca Gun Company and the Ithiaca Calender Clock Company. The biggest schools in Ithaca include Cornell University and Itaca College. One of the best places to visit when you are in Ithaca is The Finger Lakes Trail. Famous people from the city include Josh Brand and Alex Haley.