Cortland is a city and the county seat of Cortland County, New York, United States. Known as the Crown City, Cortland is in New York's Southern Tier region. As of 2024, the estimated population of Cortland, New York, is 17,196, reflecting a decline of approximately 1.82% since the 2020 census, which recorded 17,515 residents.
Northeast
Cortland
Cortland County, NY
Population
17,574
Walk Score
79 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$871
Median home value
$131,000
Founded
1791
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Randall Farm · listed 2000
- Tompkins Street Historic District · listed 1975
- Tompkins Street/Main Street Historic District (Boundary Increase) · listed 1982
Notable landmarks
- Cortland County Courthouse · listed 1974
- Cortland County Poor Farm · listed 1982
- Cortland Fire Headquarters · listed 1974
- Cortland Free Library · listed 2008
- Crescent Corset Company · listed 2016
- First Presbyterian Church Complex · listed 2002
- Greenman, William J., House · listed 2011
- US Post Office-Cortland · listed 1988
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