Cornwall, PE

Prince Edward Island

Cornwall is a small city in Prince Edward Island with a population of 6,574. Residents earn $85,000 per year, which is 13% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,574 Population 604/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $46,840 per capita
$324,000 Home Value
$1,300 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 213 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $1,300/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

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%

Community

Commute20 min

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
604
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
10.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Cornwall vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only88.4%
13% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg
Other Languages9.4%

Social Characteristics

Cornwall vs U.S. Average

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: Cornwall vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$85,000
13% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,840

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.8%
117% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.8%
21% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.3 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home17.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Cornwall is $324,000, 15% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,300 (12% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden16.9%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied66.7%
Renter-Occupied33.1%
Housing Units2,645

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Cornwall vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Cornwall vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

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 Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.1 inches
42% above US avg
Snowfall67.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area10.9 sq mi (28.2 km²)
Population Density604/sq mi
Coordinates46.2265°N, 63.2181°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
43% below US avg
High School+24.7%
Graduate Degree+7.6%
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density604/sq mi
Total Area10.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.3 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit1.0%
Work from Home17.7%

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