Cornish, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Cumberland County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,080 Population 355/sq mi density
$68,561 Median Income $38,277 per capita
$1,170 Median Rent 28.4% income on 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, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Cornish, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,561
9% below
$38,277 per capita
Median Rent
$1,170/mo
1% above
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Cornish Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cornish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
91%
Rent
101%
Poverty
8%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cornish a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cornish residents earn a median household income of $68,561 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,277. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,210 business establishments, including 1,133 restaurants.

Education

17.7% of adults in Cornish hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 49.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population1,080
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density355/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans19.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,561
Per Capita$38,277
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$34,616M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,372

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$1,170
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$393,872
Housing Units527
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,232/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation452 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 67%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries35

Did You Know?

The median home in Cornish was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 1,133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.