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Cornwall, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Northwest Hills Planning Region County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
65 Population 116/sq mi density
$134,167 Median Income $155,657 per capita
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 1,775 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$134,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cornwall, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$134,167
79% above
$155,657 per capita
Violent Crime
124/100K
67% below
1,775/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.8%
110% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Cornwall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
179%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
210%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cornwall 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

Cornwall residents earn a median household income of $134,167 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $155,657. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,670 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Cornwall reports 124 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,775/100K.

Education

70.8% of adults in Cornwall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (110% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cornwall has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population65
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female39% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans65.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$134,167
Per Capita$155,657
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,465M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,237

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$639,681
Housing Units52
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent124/100K
Property1,775/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation704 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute32 min
Broadband38.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries21

Did You Know?

The median home in Cornwall was built in 1938.
31.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.