The Town FilesCortland, Ohio
City in Trumbull County · population 7,105 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $224,900
- Household income
- $71,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 8
- Median age
- 47.0
Cortland is a city of 7,105 people in Trumbull County, Ohio. The median home is worth $224,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 97% of Ohio towns, hipper than 86% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 73% of Ohio towns.
How Cortland ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cortland is worth $224,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $71,563, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $720 a month. 75.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cortland | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $224,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $720 | $914 |
| Median household income | $71,563 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 75.9% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cortland
| People | Cortland | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 90.9% |
Weather in Cortland
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 17.6°F. About 42.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cortland since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 1, 1955 about 5.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 17, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 15, 2026.
Severe weather in Trumbull County since 1996
Trumbull County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for other, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 19, 2004 | Severe Storm | DR-1556: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Trumbull County
Trumbull County had 65,830 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,810 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Cortland itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Public schools in Cortland
6 public schools with 2,261 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary School | K-4 | 584 | 19.5 |
| Lakeview High School | 8-12 | 576 | 17.5 |
| Lakeview Middle School | 5-7 | 350 | 15.2 |
| Maplewood Elementary School | K-6 | 340 | 14.2 |
| Maplewood High School | 7-12 | 265 | 12.6 |
| Currie Elementary School | K-2 | 146 | 16.2 |
Towns near Cortland
- Howland Center, OH5.9 mi · 6,351 people · home $196,000
- Champion Heights, OH7.1 mi · 6,386 people · home $153,600
- Warren, OH8.1 mi · 39,201 people · home $86,400
- Niles, OH10.1 mi · 18,443 people · home $116,300
- South Pymatuning, PA11.3 mi · 2,653 people · home $180,700
- Girard, OH11.6 mi · 9,603 people · home $115,500
- McDonald, OH11.6 mi · 3,172 people · home $138,500
- Sharon, PA13.3 mi · 13,147 people · home $78,800
Cortland questions
Is Cortland, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cortland scores better for retirees than 97% of Ohio towns and quieter than 67%. 27.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in Cortland?
The median owner-occupied home in Cortland is valued at $224,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,563, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $720 a month.
What is the weather like in Cortland?
July highs average 82.1°F and January lows 17.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.7 inches of precipitation a year and 40.2 inches of snow.
Does Cortland get tornadoes?
8 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cortland since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 1, 1955. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)