Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Cortland is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,556. Residents earn $82,750 per year, which is 10% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cortland receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cortland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cortland is $82,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Cortland is $203,700, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,420 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cortland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,085 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.
31.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Cortland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches, including 33.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 89.3% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.7% |
| 20% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,750 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,862 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,094 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,774 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,988 |
| County GDP | $5,661M |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 224 |
| Retail | 253 |
| Manufacturing | 100 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.54% |
| Commute Time | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $203,700 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $284,621 |
| Median List Price | $304,950 |
| Median List Price | $304,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $184 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 23 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,420 |
| 22% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,219 |
| 106% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.54% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% |
| Depression | 22.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,708/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Total Violent | 115.4/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 23.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 92.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,085.0/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 207.8/100K |
| Theft | 877.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 46.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.3 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 33.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 890 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,269/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9372°N, 88.6893°W |
| County FIPS | 17037 |
Winner: Democrat by 2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.1% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,269/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 224 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 253 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 27.4 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |