Housing by town in Cortland County, New York
Cortland County, New York has 21 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $984 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.7% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $778 in 2015–2019 (+26.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
the Town of Homer has the highest median gross rent ($1,348) and the Town of Marathon the lowest ($782).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $984 (±$50)
- Households that rent
- 33.7%
- Median household income
- $70,418
- Places
- 21
Cities, towns and townships in Cortland County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | $975 | 54.1% | $59,482 | $152,600 | $4,190 |
| Town of Cincinnatus | $877 | 27.8% | $68,698 | $123,800 | $3,390 |
| Town of Cortlandville | $918 | 25.6% | $73,617 | $177,200 | $4,501 |
| Town of Cuyler | $938 | 23.0% | $82,813 | $159,400 | $3,816 |
| Town of Freetown | $1,219 | 15.8% | $62,386 | $141,800 | $3,894 |
| Town of Harford | $1,019 | 24.4% | $75,905 | $109,800 | $3,684 |
| Town of Homer | $1,348 | 25.4% | $74,012 | $172,900 | $4,523 |
| Town of Lapeer | $993 | 18.4% | $62,955 | $160,600 | $3,109 |
| Town of Marathon | $782 | 24.8% | $64,438 | $136,100 | $3,373 |
| Town of Preble | $1,278 | 14.0% | $82,083 | $176,700 | $4,323 |
| Town of Scott | $818 | 9.3% | $93,889 | $159,900 | $3,981 |
| Town of Solon | $1,000 | 11.4% | $80,000 | $148,700 | $3,455 |
| Town of Taylor | $860 | 28.6% | $57,708 | $112,500 | $3,568 |
| Town of Truxton | $874 | 11.9% | $95,000 | $178,500 | $4,566 |
| Town of Virgil | $1,208 | 16.7% | $91,094 | $244,600 | $4,188 |
| Town of Willet | $878 | 7.4% | $74,042 | $120,400 | $3,070 |
Villages and places inside a township in Cortland County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village of Homer | $1,158 | 31.4% | $72,472 | $165,200 | $4,884 |
| Village of Marathon | $778 | 43.3% | $52,198 | $124,800 | $3,540 |
| Village of McGraw | $830 | 29.1% | $64,185 | $109,600 | $2,853 |
Unincorporated communities in Cortland County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland West | — | 10.0% | $127,019 | $275,500 | $9,975 |
| Munsons Corners | $959 | 44.4% | $56,069 | $135,700 | $4,377 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,500 | $32,550 | $52,050 |
| 2 people | $22,300 | $37,200 | $59,450 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,850 | $66,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,450 | $74,300 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,200 | $80,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,900 | $86,200 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,600 | $92,150 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,350 | $98,100 |
How the places in Cortland County rank across New York
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Crime reported to police in Cortland County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81 | 176 | 804 | 1,746 | 46,054 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 83 | 178 | 801 | 1,722 | 46,518 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 58 | 126 | 664 | 1,438 | 46,187 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cortland County recorded 58 violent and 664 property crimes, 126 and 1,438 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Cortland County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland County Sheriff's Office | 25,692 | 14 | 169 |
| Cortland Police Department | 17,445 | 41 | 487 |
| Homer Village Police Department | 3,050 | 3 | 8 |
ZIP codes in Cortland County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13045 | 28,361 | $981 | $167,500 | $69,961 | 41.7% |
| 13077 | 6,405 | $1,207 | $171,200 | $72,266 | 25.0% |
| 13803 | 4,273 | $800 | $140,800 | $63,713 | 20.5% |
| 13040 | 2,595 | $908 | $139,200 | $70,167 | 19.3% |
| 13101 | 2,358 | $1,042 | $143,700 | $63,587 | 19.5% |
| 13158 | 1,217 | $876 | $174,000 | $85,208 | 21.3% |
| 13141 | 652 | $1,107 | $175,000 | $80,208 | 9.5% |
| 13784 | 382 | $1,093 | — | $76,446 | 25.5% |
| 13863 | 382 | — | $111,800 | $73,333 | 5.2% |
| 13087 | 116 | — | $205,800 | $97,125 | 0.0% |
| 13738 | 20 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Cortland County
What is the crime rate in Cortland County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Cortland County recorded 126 violent and 1,438 property crimes per 100,000 residents (58 violent and 664 property crimes in all).
Which place in Cortland County has the highest rent?
the Town of Homer has the highest median gross rent, $1,348 (±$505) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Cortland County has the lowest rent?
the Town of Marathon has the lowest median gross rent, $782 (±$61) a month.
What is the median rent in Cortland County, New York?
The median gross rent in Cortland County is $984 (±$50) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland County, New York
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cortland County, New York
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Cortland County, NY
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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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.
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