June 9, 2026 — What the housing crisis looks like for Ithaca's older adults
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When Kathy Bernson moved to Ithaca, she was just looking for a quiet, artsy little town to settle down in. But like many, she soon learned that the housing market in Ithaca comes with a fair share of roadblocks. And when you’re 75 and on a fixed income, those roadblocks are even harder to get past.
It’s no secret that the housing market in Ithaca can be brutal. Renters face intense competition, ailing apartments and rents well above the regional average. For some older Ithacans, the odds are even more challenging.
This week on Backstory: how Ithaca's housing crisis is affecting older adults.
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Original air date: June 9, 2026
Produced and hosted by Megan Zerez.
Print story reported by Kate Collins
Cover photo by Kate Collins