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Cortland, NY vs Canandaigua, NY

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Are people in Canandaigua older or younger than people in Cortland?
- The Median Age in Canandaigua is 14.8 years older than in Cortland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Canandaigua or Cortland?
- Canandaigua housing costs are 15.2% more expensive than Cortland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Canandaigua or Cortland?
- The average commute for residents of Canandaigua is 4.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Cortland.

Things to do in Cortland?
Cortland, NY is a lovely village southeast of Syracuse filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Greek Peak Mountain Resort showcasing its distinctive landscape or SUNY Cortland great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Peach Festival offering lots of entertainment every July.

Things to do in Canandaigua?
Canandaigua is a town located within Ontario County on Canandaigua Lake near Rochester NY. Popular activities here include sailing around Canandaigua Lake or visiting any one of the many wineries that surround it producing some award-winning wines; there are also plenty of hikes available up any one of Canandaigua’s hillsides providing stunning panorama views across what’s affectionately known as “The Prettiest Town In The Finger Lakes Region.

 Cortland, NYCanandaigua, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,563329,725,481
 Median Income$50,697  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$171,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Cortland    5 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

i was born here and this city is like a real life pvp-enabled zone. god isnt watching  More

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Over 10 years ago

Cortland is a small town geographically right in the center of New York. The population is around 20K and has been the same for decades. Cortland is a typical small  More

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Over 18 years ago

I was born here (but grew up in Syracuse thank god) and moved back when I was a teen. Year after year the city goes downhill. It has went from a city with a trolley car  More

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Reviews for Canandaigua    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I grew up near here and after returning from the Southwest was pleasntly suprised by the "chosen spot" The lifestyle is laid back, it's a dog town, the people are great  More

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New York is one of the highest taxed states in the country. The political feel is very Democratic and not at all good for business. Most of the large businesses are  More

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