First M. E. Church, 1909
Cortland’s story
152 years in pictures
Census counts: 616 in 1880, 7,105 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and 4 maps from 1907 on.
- 1874Cortland is settled
Photo: SilentMatt Psychedelic · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
7,024
2025 Census estimate · −1.2% since 2020
Typical home
$236K
+5.7% in a year
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
47.0
years
Jobs based here
1,046
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#114 of 987 in OH
Is Cortland a good place to live?
Cortland grades A overall, 114th of 987 graded towns in Ohio, with clear strengths and some subjects that lag. Its public schools beat 91% of Ohio towns on state tests and graduation and crime is low: it reports less per resident than 89% of U.S. towns. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $72K. A typical home there costs about $236K, 4.2 years of the Youngstown metro’s $57K median household income. 27% of residents are 65 or older in Cortland, above both Ohio’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 81% of U.S. towns. Mosquito Lake State Park, at 262 acres with 2.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Cortland stand out
Where Cortland beats most towns.
Natural hazardsA
Very low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Lakeview Local schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary School | K–4 | 551 |
| Lakeview Middle School | 5–7 | 370 |
| Lakeview High School | 8–12 | 580 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Cortland0.8
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
SafetyA
72% less violent crime than OH
FBI data, 2025. Crimes reported to police.
A commuter town
94% of working residents leave Cortland for work
Where Cortland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,046jobs based in Cortland
6%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Cortland grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Cortland is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 11% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →SafetyAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.6 of 20; 6.6% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & incomeB+Open →HealthMH St. Joseph Warren Hospital 7.6 miles awayB+Open →Cost of livingC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trailsB+Open →HistoryCOpen →Civic life4.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Cortland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cortland, and how to reach them.
PowerOhio Edison16.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCortland City PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Trumbull County Board of ElectionsTrumbull County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2024
ZIP code4441044410 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cortland.
Cortland is healthier than towns with similar incomes and sees little violent crime.
OutdoorsB+
Cortland has set aside 5% of its land for conservation
3.4 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves. The trail density in Cortland is 0.8 miles per square mile.
#147for trails in OH
| Cortland | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.8 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 5% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
5%
conserved · 138 of 2,759 acres
3.4 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mosquito Lake State Park | 2.1 mi | 262 |
| 2. Willow Park | 0.5 mi | 22 |
| 3. Pearl Park | — | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA
For schools, Cortland earns an A
Its public schools are run by the Lakeview Local school district. Its three schools are below. The largest public high school is Lakeview High School, with 580 students.
91%of OH districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 551 | A |
| Lakeview High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 8–12 | Grades 8–12 | 580 | A− |
| Lakeview Middle SchoolTop results in townGrades 5–7 | Grades 5–7 | 370 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
SafetyA
For safety, Cortland earns an A
Violent crime is rare: 6 reported in 2025, 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Cortland’s property crime rate is 2.7 per 1,000 residents.
89%of U.S. towns report more crimeASafety Grade
| Cortland | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2.7 per 1,000 residents | 9.4 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0.8 per 1,000 residents | 1.2 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Cortland0.8
Ohio2.9
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Cortland2.7
Ohio14.7
U.S.15.5
89th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
91st
percentile among OH towns
6
violent crimes reported in 2025
19
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Cortland
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 89% of U.S. communities.
11risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesStrong wind
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
Most of Cortland’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Cortland for work: only 6% work in town. Since 2013, Cortland has lost 66 jobs, to 1,046 in 2023. The top destinations are Warren (8%), Youngstown (7%) and Niles (4%).
6%work in town
| Cortland | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 6% | 6.9% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Cortland6%
Warren8%
Youngstown7%
Niles4%
Boardman Township4%
16 mi
median commute distance
1,046
jobs based in Cortland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 19% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Ohio overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 27% of residents (18% statewide). 35% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Cortland.
47median age · OH 39.7
| Cortland | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 35% | 24% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 22% | 22% |
CortlandOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school33%
Some college18%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s19%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 83 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±3.4 points). Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Cortland | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 10.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.2% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.5% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 12.8% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 10.2% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.1% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 17.8% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.5% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.2% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 33.4% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.8% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.9% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.5% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 16.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HealthB+
Cortland ranks healthier than 68% of the country’s towns
Against the 10,637 U.S. towns with household incomes like Cortland’s, it is healthier than 84%, so its B+ isn’t only a matter of income. Its B+ for health tops all 4 graded neighbors; Fowler Township (C+) comes closest.
Cortland beats the Ohio average on 11 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 30% of Cortland adults feel lonely.
68%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Cortland | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 80% | 79% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
11 better19 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Cortland | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.9% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.7% |
MH St. Joseph Warren Hospital
7.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
79th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
Cortland has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Cortland has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 83°, January nights drop to 18° and about 68 inches of snow falls in a winter.
68″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–37°
Spring36–59°
Summer58–81°
Fall42–62°
Oct 17
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C+
For cost of living, Cortland earns a C+
Typical home values rose 5.7% in the year to September 2026.
$236KZillow home value
| Cortland | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $720 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 76% | 77% | 73% |
Typical home value
Cortland$236K
Ohio$246K
Market temperature
7
days on market
98.5%
sale-to-list price
+5.7%
value change, 1 year
5
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cortland
19pages on Cortland
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 91% of OH districts · 3 schoolsSafetyA0.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than OH on 11 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$236K typical home · up 5.7% in a yearWork & commuteB+$72K median household income · 1,046 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 11% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Cortland
Kent State University at TrumbullUniversity or college · Public · Warren7.1 mi$7,492 in-state tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State ShenangoUniversity or college · Public · Sharon, PA12.8 mi$14,024 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Cortland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Cortland
City in Ohio, United States
Cortland is a city in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States. The population was 7,105 at the 2020 census. It lies on the eastern shore of Mosquito Creek Lake and is part of the Youngstown–Warren metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1874
- Area
- 4.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,024 ft
- ZIP code
- 44410
Cortland’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Cortland.
Bazetta TownshipFowler TownshipJohnston TownshipMecca TownshipCortland
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland | #114 | A | C+ | A | A | B+ |
| Bazetta Township | #358 | B+ | B− | B− | A | C+ |
| Fowler Township | — | — | B+ | — | B+ | C+ |
| Johnston Township | — | — | B | — | A+ | C− |
| Mecca Township | — | — | B− | — | A+ | C |
Fowler Township, Johnston Township and Mecca Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Fowler Township, Johnston Township and Mecca Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Cortland with a neighbor →
Questions about Cortland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cortland, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Cortland grades A overall, better than 90% of U.S. towns and #114 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B+ for health, A for safety and A for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Cortland, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.