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Cortland, NY metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Seller's

What is Cortland, NY metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+1.463
Inventory Health25%
+7.556
Affordability20%
88
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
52

Where is Cortland, NY metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Cortland, NY metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Cortland, NY metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$220K▲ +3.8%
Median Days on Market35 days-20.4%
Months of Supply3.7▲ +19.4%
Homes for Sale92▲ +9.5%
Homes Sold25-7.4%
Median Price / Sq Ft$158▲ +0.8%
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%▲ +0.6%

How has Cortland, NY metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 62
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cortland, NY metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Cortland, NY metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 62 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Cortland, NY metro area?

The median sale price in Cortland, NY metro area is $220K, having risen 3.8% over the past year.

How affordable is Cortland, NY metro area?

Cortland, NY metro area scores 88 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Cortland, NY metro area's Alpha Score?

Cortland, NY metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (88/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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