At a Glance
Median Income
$82,750
$35,862 per capita
Home Value
$203,700
Zillow: $284,621
Median Rent
$1,420/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
46/100K
984/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Cortland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cortland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cortland a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cortland residents earn a median household income of $82,750 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,862. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,988 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cortland is $203,700 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,621. Median rent is $1,420/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Safety & Crime
Cortland reports 46 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 984/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.1% of adults in Cortland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cortland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,556
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,269/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,750
Per Capita$35,862
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$5,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,700
Rent$1,420
Ownership77.0%
Zillow$284,621
Housing Units1,725
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent46/100K
Property984/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary23/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,708/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation890 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+12.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Cortland was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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