Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A-

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) A+
NY Bagel
Coffee Shop
Bru64
Coffee Shop
Indulge
Coffee Shop
Hilltop
Coffee Shop
The Dragon's Den
Coffee Shop
Coffee Mania
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
1890 House
Museum
Stadium Red
Stadium
Stadium White
Stadium
Plaza 6 Cinemas
Cinema
Center for the Arts of Homer
Theatre Arts
Cort-Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (25) A+
Red Jug Pub
Bar
Red Jug Pub
Bar
red Jug Pub
Bar
Red Jug Pub
Bar
Red Jug Pub
Bar
Downtown Deli
Deli
Woody's Public House
Bar
Dark Horse Tavern;The Dark Horse Tavern
Bar
Stone Lounge
Bar
Stone Lounge
Bar
Byrne Dairy
Sweets
Byrne Dairy
Sweets
Byrne Dairy
Sweets
Byrne Dairy
Sweets
byrne dairy
Sweets
Bryne Dairy
Sweets
Byrne Dairy
Sweets
Byrne Dairy
Sweets
Byrne Dairy
Sweets
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Groceries (4) B
Indulge
Bakery
Groton Ave Liquors
Grocery Store
Cortland Produce Cash & Carry
Grocery Store
P&C Fresh
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Tops
Grocery Store
Village Food Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Price Chopper
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (9) B
Courthouse Park
Park
Grange Museum
Park
Sugget Park
Park
Dexter Park
Park
Beaudry Park
Park
Municipal Water Works Nature Park
Park
Davis Field
Park
Yaman Park
Park
Holloway Field
Park
Ted Testa Park
Park
Homer Village Green
Park
Entrance to calale park
Park
Harry A. Calale Park
Park
Durkee Park
Park
Casterline Pond Waterway Access
Park
Shops (10) C+
Goodthread.
Clothing
Daily Grind
Convenience Store
Cortland Sunoco
Convenience Store
GIO's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Speedway
Convenience Store
Art-O-Mat
Gift Shop
Super Lucky Express
Convenience Store
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Best Gas Cortland
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
APlus
Convenience Store
Country Max
Pets
Byrne Dairy Homer
Convenience Store
Joe's Kwik Marts
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Onvo Travel Plaza
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Marshalls
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Cortland.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Bus Stop
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.8% F
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cost of living B

The cost of living in Cortland is 92/100 - which is 22% lower than New York.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D+

Cortland crime rates are 3,974 per 100k, which is 85% higher than New York
Property Crime
3,710 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
264 crimes per 100k B
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employment D

The median income in Cortland is $48,859 - which is 20% lower than New York.
Med. Household Income
$48,859 F
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Cortland Central Fire Station
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Podiatry Services of CNY
Doctor
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Cortland Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Rite Aid Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Kinney Drugs
Pharmacy
Cortlandville Fire Department
Fire Station
Homer Police
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Cortland home prices are $112,500 - which is 61% lower than New York
Home Price
$112,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
14% A
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D+

The Cortland graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than New York
School Test Scores
41% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (7) B-
St Mary'S School
Randall School
Alton B Parker School
F E Smith School
Cortland Christian Academy
Franklyn S Barry School
Homer Elementary School
Homer Intermediate School
Homer Junior High School
High Schools (2) F
Cortland High School
Cortland Christian Academy
Homer Senior High School
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ratings A-

Cortland has an overall rating of 78% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes B
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Cortland, New York is Like a Year-Round Resort Town! 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) I live in Cortland, New York, and I would never move! It is a beautiful place to enjoy all four seasons of the year. This charming town is nestled in the best area of Upstate New York. The place is filled with natural beauty and nature at its best! I love to go apple picking in C ...Read More ortland. Many of the farms are family owned, and they are filled with fresh produce and luscious baked goods. There are parks in town with plenty of outdoor activities, such as Yaman Park. It's a great place to go swimming, skating, or just for a picnic and a hike!

There are many opportunities to find work here. The homes are beautifully maintained, and they are set on large, lush grounds. I love shopping in the area stores, especially Save-A-Lot and the Food Bag. There are plenty of restaurants with every cuisine you could ever imagine! The pride of ownership and community is so evident here. Read Less
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      A- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Cortland? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Courthouse Park
      Grange Museum
      Sugget Park
      Dexter Park
      Beaudry Park
      Municipal Water Works Nature Park
      Davis Field
      Yaman Park

      Entertainment

      1890 House
      Stadium Red
      Stadium White
      Plaza 6 Cinemas
      Center for the Arts of Homer
      Cort-Lanes

      Food & Drink

      Red Jug Pub
      Red Jug Pub
      red Jug Pub
      Red Jug Pub
      Red Jug Pub
      Downtown Deli
      Woody's Public House
      Dark Horse Tavern;The Dark Horse Tavern

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Cortland? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Cortland.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      11%

      8% higher than the US average

      B Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Cortland? The cost of living in Cortland is 92/100 - which is 22% lower than New York.
      Cortland
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      New York
      117

      17% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Cortland? Cortland crime rates are 3,974, which are 85% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      3,974 per 100k people

      71% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      71% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      31%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Cortland? The median income in Cortland is $48,859 which is 20% lower than New York.
      Median household income
      $48,85912% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,59824% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Cortland a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cortland Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Kinney Drugs
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Podiatry Services of CNY

      A+ Housing

      What are Cortland home prices? Cortland home prices are $112,500 - which is 61% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $112,50039% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $76519% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      47%

      26% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Cortland have good schools? The Cortland graduation rate is 84% - which is 3% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      2% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      41%

      15% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Cortland a good place to live? Cortland has an overall rating of 78% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      78%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      73%

      6 total surveys

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