Living in West Cornwall, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Cornwall · Census data 2020–2024
West Cornwall has 70 residents with a median age of 61.3. The median household income is $175,156 (83% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $395,800.
West Cornwall is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Cornwall at a glance
- Population
- 70
- Median age
- 61.3State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $175,156State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $395,800State: $366,900
- Homeowners
- 83.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Cornwall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 83% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 8% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Cornwall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Cornwall the median home value is $395,800, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,250 a month in housing costs.
West Cornwall median household income
The median household income in West Cornwall is $175,156 and the income per person is $136,487. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in West Cornwall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 57
- Owner-occupied
- 83.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.2%
- Vacant
- 35.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.89
35.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that West Cornwall has many vacation and second homes.
West Cornwall demographics
- Population
- 70
- Median age
- 61.3
- Under 18
- 8.6%
- 65 and older
- 44.3%
- Households
- 37
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Cornwall ›
Education in West Cornwall
57.8% of adults 25 and older in West Cornwall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 14.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Cornwall
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 52.1%
- Public transit
- 12.5%
- Walk to work
- 14.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.9%
West Cornwall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cornwall | 70 | $175,156 | $395,800 | — |
| Cornwall | 1,425 | $128,864 | $554,600 | $1,047 |
| Sharon | 2,723 | $100,518 | $590,700 | $1,750 |
| Falls Village | 410 | $53,750 | $445,700 | $2,074 |
| Goshen | 3,196 | $152,093 | $482,400 | $1,250 |
| Canaan | 1,175 | $89,632 | $469,400 | $1,830 |
| Lakeville | 510 | $163,375 | $868,200 | — |
| Warren | 1,415 | $134,583 | $450,000 | — |
| Salisbury | 4,224 | $124,256 | $763,700 | $1,846 |
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What is the median household income in West Cornwall, CT?
The median household income in West Cornwall is $175,156, 83% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Cornwall?
The median home value in West Cornwall is $395,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
Is West Cornwall, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 83% higher than the Connecticut median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 8% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Cornwall?
The median age in West Cornwall is 61.3 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in West Cornwall?
The average commute to work in West Cornwall is 24 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Cornwall?
The unemployment rate in West Cornwall is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Cornwall?
57.8% of adults in West Cornwall have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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