Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Cortland is a small city in Ohio with a population of 7,091. Residents earn $61,740 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cortland receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Cortland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cortland is $61,740, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Cortland is $199,300, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $702 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Cortland is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 29 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,114 per 100,000, 43% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cortland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches, including 40.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,740 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,693 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $996 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,944 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,454 |
| County GDP | $9,687M |
| Restaurants | 403 |
| Healthcare | 493 |
| Retail | 625 |
| Manufacturing | 196 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,734 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.38% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $199,300 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $220,704 |
| Median List Price | $231,950 |
| Median List Price | $231,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $128 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $702 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,734 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.38% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 11,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Total Violent | 28.6/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 28.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,114.4/100K |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 185.7/100K |
| Theft | 900.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 28.6/100K |
| Arson | 28.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.7 inches |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,039 ft (317 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3321°N, 80.7195°W |
| County FIPS | 39155 |
Winner: Republican by 16.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.3% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,638/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 493 |
| Restaurants | 403 |
| Retail Stores | 625 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |