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McGraw, NY
Village in Cortland County, New York.
Population
974
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
987
ZIP codes
0
McGraw and its ZIP codes
McGraw at a glance
- McGraw is about 2.3 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,185, 25% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 (74% below New York) and median rent is $830 a month.
Local data for McGraw, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McGraw, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,185
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$830/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
18.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (260), German Americans (138), Italian Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cortland County. PPP loans are for McGraw.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,509
17,469 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,477
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$259M
FY 2026, $5,539 per person
How people get to work
McGraw, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.2%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McGraw, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
533
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
219
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 11°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McGraw, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.4%
U.S. 33.3% -0.9 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near McGraw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Blodgett MillsCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.2 |
| CortlandCity | 4.2 mi | 3.9 |
| HomerVillage | 5.2 mi | 1.9 |
| Munsons CornersCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.2 |
| Cortland WestCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 5.2 |
| VirgilCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| McLeanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| MarathonVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| DrydenVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| GrotonVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| FreevilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| TullyVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| DeRuyterVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| FabiusVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| LisleVillage | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| MoraviaVillage | 18 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McGraw, NY in?
- McGraw is in Cortland County, New York.
- What is the population of McGraw, NY?
- About 974 people live in McGraw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McGraw?
- Nearby places include Blodgett Mills (2.4 mi), Cortland (4.2 mi), Homer (5.2 mi), Munsons Corners (5.8 mi), Cortland West (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023