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Cornwall, ON

Full City Profile · Ontario

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
47,845 Population 2,015/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $38,520 per capita
$280,000 Home Value
$880 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$280,000 home value, $880/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Cornwall, ON

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$38,520 per capita
Home Value
$280,000
1% below
Median Rent
$880/mo
24% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
76% below
34.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
18.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
265 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
80%
Home Value
99%
Rent
76%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
344%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cornwall a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cornwall residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,520. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,483 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cornwall is $280,000 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $880/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

8.3% of adults in Cornwall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Cornwall has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population47,845
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density2,015/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%

Economy

C
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$38,520
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty18.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$741

Housing

A
Home Value$280,000
Rent$880
Ownership53.7%
Housing Units21,385
Rent Burden22.1%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
Elevation197 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+2.4%

Community

Commute20 min