Cornish, ME

Maine · Metropolitan Area

Cornish is a small town in Maine with a population of 1,080. Residents earn $68,561 per year, which is 9% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,080 Population 355/sq mi density
$68,561 Median Income $38,277 per capita
N/A Home Value $377,301 Zillow
$1,170 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,561 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$1,170/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,561
9% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.7%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,170
1% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

How Cornish Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,080
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 69%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,561
Per Capita$38,277
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$34,616M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,170
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$377,301

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation452 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+87.7%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute32 min
Libraries35

Is Cornish a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cornish receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cornish offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cornish is $68,561, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $1,170 per month.

Education

17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Cornish has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches, including 77.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Cornish has a population of 1,080 with a density of 355 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (69.3%).

Population

1,080
Total Population
355
People / sq mi
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
3.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.5%
Female 40.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Cornish vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.7%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.3%
98% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cornish vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cornish is $68,561, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Cornish vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,561
9% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,277
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372
IRS Avg AGI$101,946

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)18,210
County GDP$34,616M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,133
Healthcare1,504
Retail1,447
Manufacturing417

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,839
124% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Work from Home6.7%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $1,170 (1% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $377,301.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Zillow ZHVI$377,301

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,170
1% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,839
124% above US avg
In Cornish, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Cornish vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure31.1%
Asthma13.6%
COPD7.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress13.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.6%
Checkup Rate76.9%
Premature Death6,232/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access85.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,504

Crime Rates: Cornish vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Cornish has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall49.7 inches
31% above US avg
Snowfall77.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation452 ft (138 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²)
Population Density355/sq mi
Coordinates43.8001°N, 70.7951°W
County FIPS23005
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 36.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 30.6%
D 66.9%

Winner: Democrat by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
47% below US avg
High School+87.7%
School Test Score5.64
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density355/sq mi
Total Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries35
Healthcare Facilities1,504
Restaurants1,133
Retail Stores1,447

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Work from Home6.7%

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