At a Glance
Median Income
$60,667
$31,423 per capita
Home Value
$142,100
Zillow: $224,265
Median Rent
$796/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,648/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
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
3.4 / 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 $60,667 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,423. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cornell is $142,100 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,265. Median rent is $796/month, with 26.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Safety & Crime
Cornell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,648/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.7% of adults in Cornell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cornell has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,331
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,667
Per Capita$31,423
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$3,854M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,100
Rent$796
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$224,265
Housing Units638
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,648/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary143/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death6,527/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,031 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cornell was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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