How many renters in Cortland, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.4% (±7.5 points) of renting households in Cortland, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.4% (±7.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±6.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.1% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Cortland
| Share of income spent on rent | Cortland | Cortland County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.8% (±5.2 points) | 17.2% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±5.5 points) | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.7% (±3.3 points) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±3.8 points) | 9.6% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±3.7 points) | 8.4% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±6.5 points) | 42.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Cortland against Cortland County, its state and the nation
| Cortland | Cortland County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.4% (±7.5 points) | 50.4% (±5.4 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±6.5 points) | 42.0% (±4.8 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.1% (±3.1 points) | 30.3% (±2.8 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,236 (±$3,542) | $42,202 (±$4,366) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $975 (±$58) | $984 (±$50) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Cortland, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cortland County (50.4%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cortland County, Cortland ranks 6 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 319 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Cortland
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | — | 52.4% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Munsons Corners | 2.2 mi | 58.8% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cortland West | 2.4 mi | 20.6% (±75.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Homer | 2.5 mi | 52.8% (±21.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Cortlandville | 3.1 mi | 45.0% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of McGraw | 4.2 mi | 55.7% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Homer | 4.3 mi | 59.3% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Virgil | 5.6 mi | 8.9% (±27.8 points) | Lower |
| Town of Solon | 8.0 mi | 36.1% (±63.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Virgil, NY (8.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Cortland County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Preble | 92.8% (±22.0 points) |
| 2 | Town of Cincinnatus | 74.7% (±23.5 points) |
| 3 | Town of Taylor | 60.6% (±63.6 points) |
| 4 | Town of Homer | 59.3% (±20.5 points) |
| 5 | Town of Cuyler | 57.9% (±33.5 points) |
| 6 | Cortland | 52.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 7 | Town of Freetown | 47.8% (±81.4 points) |
| 8 | Town of Cortlandville | 45.0% (±14.1 points) |
| 9 | Town of Lapeer | 44.7% (±29.0 points) |
| 10 | Town of Marathon | 41.3% (±18.8 points) |
| 11 | Town of Solon | 36.1% (±63.4 points) |
| 12 | Town of Harford | 35.3% (±42.0 points) |
Showing 12 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
Are renters in Cortland rent-burdened?
52.4% of renting households in Cortland pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Cortland spend on rent?
The median renting household in Cortland, NY spends 31.1% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland city, Cortland County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland city, Cortland County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cortland city, Cortland County, New York (county subdivision:18388, in state:36 county:023).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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