Cortland, New York

Population 19,271

Cortland is located in Cortland County, NY. The population is 19,271, making Cortland the largest city in Cortland County.

There are 7 public schools in Cortland with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Cortland is moderate , and there are 69 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Cortland is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Cortland property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Cortland include Munsons Corners, Cortland West and Cortlandville.

Cortland Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 26%

Crime Rate

19.71% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 11
  • Violent Crimes: 295
  • Robbery: 32
  • Burglary: 413
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

62.18% Higher than national avg.
  • 69 offenders in Cortland
  • 35.81 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

44 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 23

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • New York unemployment average: 4.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Cortland, NY and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Cortland's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2014, the city of Cortland, NY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2 permits, were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Cortland, NY issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $775
  • 1 Bedroom: $845
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,035
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,300
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,480

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Environmental Hazards

44 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Cortland, NY has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Cortland, NY is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.64 Average
    Cortland, NY is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.03°
  • February 24.33°
  • March 35.1°
  • April 44.58°
  • May 57.58°
  • June 63.08°
  • July 71°
  • August 66.43°
  • September 59.63°
  • October 48.33°
  • November 38.97°
  • December 28.23°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Cortland, NY

Earthquakes
Cortland, NY has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Cortland, NY has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Cortland, NY has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Cortland, NY has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Cortland, NY: $43,149

Unemployment

Unemployment in Cortland is 3.9%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.24%
White Collar - 60.76%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo
  • Sen. Kirsten E. Gillibrand
  • Sen. Charles E. Schumer

City Representatives

  • Richard Hanna

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

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