How long is the commute from Cortland, NY?
Workers who live in Cortland, NY take an average of 16.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.4% take public transportation.
10.3% of workers walk to work.
6.9% work from home.
19.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 16.8 minutes (±1.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.4%
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Households without a car
- 19.7%
How people in Cortland get to work
| Means of transportation | Cortland | Cortland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 65.6% (±4.8 points) | 72.3% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±4.4 points) | 11.8% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.4% (±1.5 points) | 0.9% | 21.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 10.3% (±2.2 points) | 5.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±1.1 points) | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 6.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.8% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
In Cortland, the average commute is lower than in Cortland County (22.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in New York (32.6 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Cortland, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Cortland County (0.9%).
It is also lower than in New York (21.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Cortland County, Cortland ranks 16 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 971 of 1,003.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Cortland
| Vehicles available | Cortland | Cortland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.7% (±4.0 points) | 11.7% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% (±4.7 points) | 32.4% | 33.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.6% (±3.8 points) | 38.2% | 25.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.2% (±2.9 points) | 17.7% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
In Cortland, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Cortland County (11.7%).
It is also lower than in New York (29.2%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Cortland
| Cortland | Cortland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 6.9% (±1.9 points) | 7.8% (±1.2 points) | 14.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 95.9% (±1.6 points) | 94.5% (±1.0 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 86.9% (±3.5 points) | 88.3% (±1.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Cortland, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Cortland County (88.3%).
It is also lower than in New York (90.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Cortland
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | — | 16.8 minutes (±1.3) | — |
| Munsons Corners | 2.2 mi | 18.5 minutes (±5.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cortland West | 2.4 mi | 30.7 minutes (±6.5) | Higher |
| Village of Homer | 2.5 mi | 22.3 minutes (±4.5) | Higher |
| Town of Cortlandville | 3.1 mi | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) | Higher |
| Village of McGraw | 4.2 mi | 18.9 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Homer | 4.3 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.7) | Higher |
| Town of Virgil | 5.6 mi | 27.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Town of Solon | 8.0 mi | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cortland West, NY (30.7 minutes), Village of Homer, NY (22.3 minutes), Town of Cortlandville, NY (21.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Cortland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Town of Virgil | 27.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 11 | Town of Lapeer | 27.0 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Town of Harford | 25.8 minutes (±2.5) |
| 13 | Town of Solon | 23.5 minutes (±2.8) |
| 14 | Town of Homer | 23.3 minutes (±2.7) |
| 15 | Town of Cortlandville | 21.2 minutes (±2.9) |
| 16 | Cortland | 16.8 minutes (±1.3) |
Showing 7 of 16 places in Cortland County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cortland
How long is the average commute in Cortland?
Workers who live in Cortland, NY take an average of 16.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Cortland without a car?
19.7% of households in Cortland have no vehicle, and 1.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Cortland?
6.9% (±1.9 points) of workers who live in Cortland worked from home, and 86.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland city, Cortland County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland city, Cortland County, New York
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland city, Cortland County, New York
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) for Cortland city, Cortland County, New York (county subdivision:18388, in state:36 county:023).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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