Land and home values in Cortland County, New York
Cortland County (small town, Cortland, NY) covers 499 square miles and 13 census tracts. Residential land is about $2.75 per sq ft at the county median, from $2.12 in its most rural tracts to $4.72 in its most valuable. The typical home is worth about $180,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $1,490 a month, as of October 12, 2026.
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| Land: residential | $2.75 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $119,703 | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $29,926 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Land: farmland | $3,750 | per acre |
| Home: typical (median) | $180,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $118,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $231,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $179 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $1,300 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $1,490 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $1,820 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $2,110 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 9.9% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small town | 6 | $2.68 | $168,000 | $1,540 |
| Rural | 7 | $3.00 | $186,000 | $1,320 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Cities and towns
Highest-value places
| Place | Type | Land $/sq ft | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland West | Community | $3.50 | $311,000 |
| Homer | Town | $3.18 | $186,000 |
| Munsons Corners | Community | $2.97 | $153,000 |
| Virgil | Community | $2.88 | $284,000 |
| Blodgett Mills | Community | $2.69 | $152,000 |
| McGraw | Town | $2.65 | $124,000 |
| Cortland | Town | $2.54 | $172,000 |
| Marathon | Town | $2.11 | $141,000 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in Cortland County, NY?
Residential land in Cortland County, NY is about $2.75 per square foot, or $119,703 an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $29,926. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
What is the typical home value in Cortland County, NY?
The typical (median) home in Cortland County, NY is worth about $180,000, with entry-level homes around $118,000 and upper-end homes around $231,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in Cortland County, NY?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $1,490 a month in Cortland County, NY, a 1-bedroom about $1,300 and a 3-bedroom about $1,820 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
How much is farmland per acre in Cortland County, NY?
Farmland averages about $3,750 an acre in Cortland County, NY (USDA, including buildings), well below residential land.
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.