Cortland, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
17,465 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,368 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$587 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$791 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cortland County
1
Cortland Urban Area
1
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cortland County
3
Cortland Urban Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 19 22
Feb 2 16 24
Mar 3 13 32
Apr 3 3 45
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 59
Oct 4 0 48
Nov 3 7 38
Dec 3 16 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 49% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, NY State Senate District 52, NY Assembly District 125, NY
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Schools

St Mary's School
<1 miles, N
Randall School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Alton B Parker School
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Cortland High School
<1 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

SUNY Cortland
<1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Tompkins Cortland Community College
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Cornell University
19 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Hospitals

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
Crouse Hospital
30 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Airports

Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
16 miles, W • 1 star
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
47 miles, W • 1 star
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