Cortland, NY metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · NY · as of August 2026
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.
Where is Cortland, NY metro area in its market cycle?
Cortland, NY metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, 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
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $224K | ▲ +17.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 59 days | ▲ +11.3% |
| Months of Supply | 3.9 | ▲ +2.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 105 | ▼ -2.8% |
| Homes Sold | 28 | ▼ -3.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $141 | ▲ +13.3% |
How has Cortland, NY metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cortland, NY metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Cortland, NY metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 69 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 $224K, having risen 17.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Cortland, NY metro area?
Cortland, NY metro area scores 87 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 Rental Yield (88/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (48/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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