What is the median household income in Cortland, IL?
The median household income in Cortland, IL is $73,971 (±$18,270) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,552 a month would take about $62,100 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Cortland, the median household income went from $84,900 in 2015–2019 to $73,971 in 2020–2024 (−12.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $73,971 (±$18,270)
- Median renter income
- $51,633 (±$8,295)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $62,100
Income in Cortland against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Cortland | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,971 (±$18,270) | $70,724 (±$2,546) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $51,633 (±$8,295) | $35,877 (±$3,042) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $101,302 (±$14,238) | $101,272 (±$3,827) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,552 (±$364) | $1,049 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cortland, median household income is not measurably different from DeKalb County ($70,724).
It is not measurably different from Illinois ($83,390).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In DeKalb County, Cortland ranks 28 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1304 of 2,652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Cortland
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,552 a month ($18,624 a year) needs an income of about $62,100 a year.
The median renting household in Cortland earns $51,633 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,900 (±$13,247) | $73,971 (±$18,270) | −12.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,218 (±$170) | $1,552 (±$364) | +27.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $156,100 (±$8,711) | $233,200 (±$21,922) | +49.4% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Cortland
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | — | $73,971 (±$18,270) | — |
| Cortland Township | 1.4 mi | $99,292 (±$10,637) | Higher |
| DeKalb | 3.1 mi | $46,481 (±$3,596) | Lower |
| Sycamore | 4.2 mi | $84,120 (±$8,081) | Not measurably different |
| DeKalb Township | 4.2 mi | $47,082 (±$3,916) | Lower |
| Maple Park | 4.7 mi | $107,045 (±$15,657) | Higher |
| Pierce Township | 6.4 mi | $109,216 (±$16,630) | Higher |
| Sycamore Township | 6.4 mi | $87,400 (±$10,657) | Not measurably different |
| Afton Township | 6.8 mi | $107,675 (±$28,240) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: DeKalb, IL ($46,481), DeKalb Township, IL ($47,082).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cortland Township, IL ($99,292), Maple Park, IL ($107,045), Pierce Township, IL ($109,216).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Genoa | $82,128 (±$23,022) |
| 23 | Lee | $82,000 (±$15,360) |
| 24 | Shabbona Township | $81,032 (±$1,555) |
| 25 | Sandwich Township | $80,807 (±$4,241) |
| 26 | Sandwich | $80,768 (±$4,233) |
| 27 | Malta | $80,625 (±$23,015) |
| 28 | Cortland | $73,971 (±$18,270) |
| 29 | Paw Paw Township | $67,188 (±$42,092) |
| 30 | Shabbona | $63,750 (±$22,601) |
| 31 | DeKalb Township | $47,082 (±$3,916) |
| 32 | DeKalb | $46,481 (±$3,596) |
Showing 11 of 32 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cortland
What is the median household income in Cortland?
The median household income in Cortland is $73,971 (±$18,270) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Cortland?
About $62,100 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,552 a month.
Have incomes in Cortland kept up with inflation?
In Cortland, the median household income went from $84,900 in 2015–2019 to $73,971 in 2020–2024 (−12.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it fell after inflation as well.
What do renters earn in Cortland?
The median renting household in Cortland, IL earns $51,633 (±$8,295) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland town, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland town, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland town, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland town, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland town, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland town, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cortland town, Illinois (place:16470, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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