At a Glance
Median Income
$130,875
$44,762 per capita
Home Value
$231,300
Zillow: $194,617
Violent Crime
805/100K
3,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Cortland West Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cortland West's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cortland West a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cortland West residents earn a median household income of $130,875 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,762. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,115 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cortland West is $231,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,617. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Cortland West reports 805 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 112% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,982/100K.
Education
42.5% of adults in Cortland West hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% above the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cortland West has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,185
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,875
Per Capita$44,762
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$2,372M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,300
Rent
Ownership90.8%
Zillow$194,617
Housing Units490
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent805/100K
Property3,982/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,256/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,288 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+42.5%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 47%
Commute30 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cortland West was built in 1965.
21.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ithaca Tompkins International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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