At a Glance
Median Income
$64,286
$26,159 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
Zillow: $180,604
Median Rent
$871/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
14.5% smoking rate
How Cornell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cornell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cornell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cornell residents earn a median household income of $64,286 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,159. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cornell is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,604. Median rent is $871/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
16.7% of adults in Cornell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cornell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population419
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density645/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,286
Per Capita$26,159
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$871
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$180,604
Housing Units210
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation632 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Cornell was founded in 1871.
The median home in Cornell was built in 1946.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.