At a Glance
Median Income
$90,071
$36,142 per capita
Home Value
$419,000
Zillow: $479,862
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
273/100K
2,113/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
76.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Cornelius Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cornelius's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cornelius a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cornelius residents earn a median household income of $90,071 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,142. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,766 business establishments, including 1,354 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cornelius is $419,000 , 49% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $479,862. Median rent is $1,475/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Cornelius reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,113/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.2% of adults in Cornelius hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
76.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cornelius has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population13,700
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density5,855/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$90,071
Per Capita$36,142
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$63,190M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,736
Housing
A
Home Value$419,000
Rent$1,475
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$479,862
Housing Units4,454
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent273/100K
Property2,113/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault179/100K
Burglary273/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation180 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 65%
Commute30 min
Broadband99.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Cornelius was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Portland International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 1,354 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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