Median Income
$85,000
13% higher than US avg
Home Value
$324,000
15% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
19.4%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,300
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
7.8%
117% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.8%
21% lower than US avg
How Cornwall Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population6,574
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density604/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 87%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$46,840
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty9.8%
Commute20 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$324,000
Rent$1,300
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units2,645
Rent Burden16.9%
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
AQIN/A
Rain54.1 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation52 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+24.7%
Graduate+7.6%
Is Cornwall a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cornwall receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Cornwall offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cornwall is $85,000, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cornwall is $324,000, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,300 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 24.7% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Cornwall has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches, including 67.8 inches of snow.
Cornwall has a population of 6,574 with a density of 604 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.5%), with 1.2% Hispanic, 2.4% Black, 7.7% Asian.
Population
6,574
Total Population
2021 Census
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.4% |
| 13% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.4% |
The median household income in Cornwall is $85,000, which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $85,000 |
| 13% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,840 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.8% |
| 117% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 17.7% |
The median home value in Cornwall is $324,000, 15% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $324,000 |
| 15% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,300 |
| 12% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 16.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.1% |
| Housing Units | 2,645 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cornwall vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cornwall vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Cornwall has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 54.1 inches. The area enjoys 213 sunny days per year.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 54.1 inches |
| 42% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 67.8 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2265°N, 63.2181°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |