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Living in Cortland, OH

Cortland, Ohio is a small town with a population of slightly less than 7,000. Retirees are a frequent sight, as they account for 21% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 45, skews older than most cities in Ohio. Most residents own their homes in Cortland, and 26% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $723/month, which is $88 per month less than the state average.

Cortland has a relatively high percentage of college graduates compared to the national average (13%), as 17% of the town's residents older than 25 possess a BA, BS, or BFA. Further, 24% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Cortland, the most common four of which are manufacturing, retail, education, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 28% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Cortland workers earn an average annual income of about $72K, about $8,000 more than those elsewhere in the state. The town's average income, however, is nearly on par with the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 29 minutes, Cortland's commute time is slower than the Ohio average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (45%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Who Lives Here

Cortland Demographics

Education

High School

28%

Associate's

17%

Bachelor's

13%

Master's

8%

Doctorate

33%

Family Size

2 people

51%

3 people

26%

4 people

17%

5 people

5%

6+ people

1%

Household Income

0-50k

39%

50-100k

35%

100-150k

17%

150-200k

6%

200k+

4%

Age

0-10

9%

10-20

11%

20-45

29%

45-65

28%

65+

23%

Getting Around Cortland

Cortland Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

19%

15-30 Mins

39%

30-40 Mins

16%

40-60 Mins

18%

60+ Mins

8%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 2121

Walk Score®

Percentage: 3636

Bike Score®

Cortland Education

Schools

Top Schools in Cortland

8/10

Lakeview Middle School

Grades 5-8 • Public

NRNo Rating

Currie Elementary School

Grades K-2 • Public

9/10

Lakeview Elementary School

Grades K-4 • Public

NRNo Rating

Howland Glen Elementary School

Grades K-2 • Public

8/10

Mines Elementary School

Grades 3-4 • Public

8/10

Howland Intermediate School

Grades 3-5, 7 • Public

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All About

Living in Cortland, OH

Cortland, Ohio is a small town with a population of slightly less than 7,000. Retirees are a frequent sight, as they account for 21% of the population compared to 14% nationally, while young adults are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just under 45, skews older than most cities in Ohio. Most residents own their homes in Cortland, and 26% of residents rent. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $723/month, which is $88 per month less than the state average.

Cortland has a relatively high percentage of college graduates compared to the national average (13%), as 17% of the town's residents older than 25 possess a BA, BS, or BFA. Further, 24% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Cortland, the most common four of which are manufacturing, retail, education, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 28% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. Cortland workers earn an average annual income of about $72K, about $8,000 more than those elsewhere in the state. The town's average income, however, is nearly on par with the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 29 minutes, Cortland's commute time is slower than the Ohio average of about 24 minutes. Many residents (45%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is not extensively used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.