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Cortland, New York, in Cortland county, is 31 miles S of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 138 miles E of Buffalo, New York. About 18,740 people people live in Cortland.
In Cortland, about 31% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Cortland, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in the city.
In 2000, Cortland had a median family income of $39,167.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($7,700) in Cortland than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Cortland, about 44% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Cortland. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in New York.
In Cortland, 79% of commuters drive to work. In Cortland, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Comparing Cortland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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