New York
Cortland West is a small town in New York with a population of 1,185. Residents earn $130,875 per year, which is 74% above the national average.
Based on current data, Cortland West receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Cortland West stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Cortland West is $130,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places Cortland West among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Cortland West is $231,300, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.5% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Cortland West has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches, including 64.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,875 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,762 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,073 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,598 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,115 |
| County GDP | $2,372M |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,895 |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |
| Census Median | $231,300 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $449,900 |
| Median List Price | $449,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $167 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,895 |
| 126% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Obesity | 29.1% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.4% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,256/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.5 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 64.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,288 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5942°N, 76.2259°W |
| County FIPS | 36023 |
Winner: Republican by 6.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.6% |