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Cortland, New York

city · Cortland County

At a glance

17,450
Population
$152,600
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$211,148
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$975/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$59,482
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
16.8 min
Average commute
86.9%
Homes with broadband
75.37%
Locations with fiber available
4.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost36% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
SUNY Cortland Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college9 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates90.7%
College graduates27.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cortland Business Development Corporation
The Cortland County Business Development Corporation is the County’s lead economic development agency, working closely with its many local and state economic development partners to stimulate capital investment and retain, create, and attract jobs to the community.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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