At a Glance
Median Income
$102,861
$51,877 per capita
Home Value
$307,400
Zillow: $392,443
Median Rent
$2,974/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
24/100K
24/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cornwall a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cornwall residents earn a median household income of $102,861 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,877. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,936 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cornwall is $307,400 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,443. Median rent is $2,974/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Cornwall reports 24 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 24/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.8% of adults in Cornwall hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cornwall has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population4,602
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density474/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,861
Per Capita$51,877
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$8,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$307,400
Rent$2,974
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$392,443
Housing Units2,143
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
D
Violent24/100K
Property24/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,405/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation808 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+18.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Cornwall was founded in 1737.
The median home in Cornwall was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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