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Cortland, New York · ZIP 13045

Cortland — ZIP 13045

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Cortland (13045) scores 53/100 — Fair for New York. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $209K.

53OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index63/100
Avg math proficiency45%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index69/100
Typical home value$209K
Median rent$1,367/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$209K

Median Rent

$1,367/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

770

Violent Crime

62

Property Crime

708

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cortland County, New York (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
CORTLAND HIGH SCHOOL09–12582
98%
62%
FE SMITH INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL03–04291
33%
22%
RANDALL MIDDLE SCHOOL05–06272
30%
39%
CORTLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08274
19%
37%
FRANKLYN S BARRY PRIMARY SCHOOLPK–02417Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

28,388

Median Income

$70K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

32.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 13045 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 13045 has a school score of 63/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 13045 is approximately $209K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 13045 in Cortland has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.