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Cortland, New York houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cortland, NY (Cortland County) — Census median home value $143,800, county listing prices down about 15.7% over the past year. Market data for Cortland houses and the broader area.
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Cortland, NY is in Cortland County, New York — this guide covers houses in Cortland and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 17,465, with a median household income of $55,368. Census data puts Cortland houses at a median value of $143,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Cortland County's current median listing price runs $226,225, down about 15.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Cortland housing market
Cortland is in Cortland County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cortland and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$143,800
Population (Census ACS)
17,465
Median household income
$55,368
County price trend (2025)
9.95% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Cortland market snapshot
Population
17,465
County
Cortland County
Median Household Income
$55,368
Median Home Value (city)
$143,800
Median Listing Price (Cortland County)
$226,225
Median Gross Rent
$893/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-15.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cortland's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $143,800. Separately, Cortland County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $226,225. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cortland County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.95% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cortland has an estimated population of 17,465 and a median household income of $55,368, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cortland's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.6x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Cortland County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Cortland.
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Nearby communities include Munsons Corners, Cortland West, Homer, Blodgett Mills, McGraw, Virgil, Marathon.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: McLean (~6.8 mi), Groton (~9.3 mi), Dryden (~9.8 mi), Freeville (~10.7 mi), Slaterville Springs (~16.4 mi), Varna (~16.7 mi), South Lansing (~16.8 mi), Northeast Ithaca (~17.1 mi), Lansing (~17.4 mi), Forest Home (~18.0 mi), Cayuga Heights (~18.2 mi), East Ithaca (~18.7 mi), Brooktondale (~18.8 mi), Lisle (~19.5 mi), Ithaca (~19.7 mi), Northwest Ithaca (~20.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cortland data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
17,465
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$143,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$55,368
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$893
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.95%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$226,225
Census place type
city
County
Cortland County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.89 sq mi
Census GEOID
3618388
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Cortland
Schools
CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT — 5 schools, 1,957 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cortland addresses may be served by CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Cortland FAQ
What are houses worth in Cortland, NY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cortland at $143,800. Cortland County's current median listing price runs $226,225, down about 15.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Cortland, NY?
For owner-occupied houses in Cortland, Census ACS data shows a median value of $143,800. Active listing prices in Cortland County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cortland, NY?
Cortland houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cortland County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Cortland, NY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cortland's population at approximately 17,465.
What's the median rent in Cortland, NY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cortland at approximately $893 per month.
What is the median household income in Cortland, NY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cortland at approximately $55,368.
Is the Cortland housing market growing?
Cortland County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.95% annual change in 2025.
Is Cortland, NY affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cortland's median home value at about 2.6 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Cortland, NY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest CORTLAND CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Cortland addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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