Ithaca offers a refreshing blend of quiet country living and effortless access to recreation, education, and everyday essentials. Tucked in Saunders County between Wahoo and Ashland, this small village sits near the Platte River corridor, where wide skies and wildlife are part of the daily backdrop. Agriculture is more than scenery here—it’s innovation in action thanks to the University of Nebraska’s nearby Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, which hosts field days and community learning at the ENREEC.
Families appreciate practical school choices. Younger students often attend Mead Public Schools, while many high-schoolers look to Wahoo Public Schools just up the road. Healthcare is close by at Saunders Medical Center, offering clinics, rehab, and hospital services in Wahoo.
Weekends can take many forms: spotting bison and elk at the Wildlife Safari Park, piloting a flight simulator or standing beneath legendary aircraft at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum, or exploring state park trails and river overlooks minutes from town. Life here moves at a friendly pace, yet commuting routes put larger job centers and university resources within easy reach.
Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or moving for a bit more elbow room, Ithaca rewards with open space and opportunity. When it’s time to buy or sell, Agent Pronto can connect you with a top local real estate professional who knows the market and the back roads alike.