Cortland West, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cortland County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,185 Population 229/sq mi density
$130,875 Median Income $44,762 per capita
$231,300 Home Value $194,617 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$130,875 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,300 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cortland West, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$130,875
74% above
$44,762 per capita
Home Value
$231,300
18% below
Zillow: $194,617
Bachelor's Degree+
42.5%
26% above
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
9% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
174%
Home Value
82%
Poverty
37%
Bachelor's
126%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cortland West a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 4.3% (19% above 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.

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 22°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,185
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density229/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$130,875
Per Capita$44,762
Unemployment4.3%
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%

Health

Obesity29.1%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,256/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
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.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.