Cortland County

NY · Pop. 29,740 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Cortland County is a rural county in NY with a population of approximately 29,740.

$/Acre: $2,271

Property Tax: 1.72%

Growing Season: 157 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 24.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.72%

Local Sales Tax1.14%

Combined Sales Tax5.14%

Cost of Living Index122.5

Median Household Income$82,083

Poverty Rate14.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,271

Median Home Price$212K

Acres for Sale4130

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season157 days

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches

Avg Summer High79°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,720 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)303 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K616

Property Crime /100K626

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town30 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyStrong