Cortland, NY

Cortland, New York

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cortland had a median family income of $39,167.

Political Inclinations

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.

Cortland Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Cortland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 16%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Cortland, NY

Comparing Cortland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Cortland Almanac

Cortland Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cortland Public Libraries

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Cortland Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Cortland residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Cortland, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cortland Hospitals

CORTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, INC
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
134 HOMER AVENUE
(607) 756-3500
Emergency Service: Yes

Cortland High Schools (2004)

CORTLAND JSHS
8 VALLEY VIEW DR
607-758-4100
Serves 1,296 students.

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