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Cortland West, NY


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Cortland West, New York

As of the year 2000 census, 1,345 people lived in Cortland West.

The People and Families of Cortland West

In Cortland West, about 70% of adults are married. Cortland West is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cortland West had a median family income of $52,131. Significantly, more adults in Cortland West have earned college degrees than have people in most other towns in New York.

Cortland West Housing

An estimated 90% of living spaces in Cortland West are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Cortland West, 92% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Cortland West; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCortland West Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cortland West College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Cortland West Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Cortland West People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Cortland West, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women62
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men41
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size97

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults107
People in Middle Class or Better96
Median Family Income95
People Above Poverty86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use106
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built710
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents37
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone12
Affordability of Property Taxes15
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