Median Income
$99,000
32% higher than US avg
Home Value
$348,000
23% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$800
31% lower than US avg
Unemployment
2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.4%
48% lower than US avg
How Cornwallis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,568
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,000
Per Capita$53,900
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.4%
Commute19 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$348,000
Rent$800
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,705
Rent Burden5.5%
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+35.0%
Graduate+3.0%
Is Cornwallis a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Cornwallis receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Cornwallis offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Cornwallis is $99,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Cornwallis among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Cornwallis is $348,000, 23% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 35.0% have completed high school.
Cornwallis has a population of 4,568 with a density of 24 people per square mile. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.7%), with 1.5% Black.
Population
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Cornwallis vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 86.5% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 9.3% |
Social Characteristics
Cornwallis vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Cornwallis is $99,000, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.
Income: Cornwallis vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $99,000 |
| 32% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $53,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 88.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 18.2% |
The median home value in Cornwallis is $348,000, 23% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $348,000 |
| 23% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $800 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 5.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,705 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Cornwallis vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Cornwallis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 193.3 sq mi (500.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |