At a Glance
Median Income
$61,740
$39,693 per capita
Home Value
$199,300
Zillow: $220,704
Median Rent
$702/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
680/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.5% 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+
3.5 / 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 $61,740 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,693. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,454 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cortland is $199,300 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,704. Median rent is $702/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Cortland reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 680/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.3% of adults in Cortland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cortland has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population7,091
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density1,638/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,740
Per Capita$39,693
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$9,687M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,300
Rent$702
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$220,704
Housing Units3,598
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property680/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault30/100K
Burglary148/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,039 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Cortland was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Youngstown/Warren Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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