Living in Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cornwall-on-Hudson · Census data 2020–2024
Cornwall-on-Hudson has 3,037 residents with a median age of 46.6. The median household income is $140,208 (63% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $471,200, the median rent is $1,471/month.
Cornwall-on-Hudson at a glance
- Population
- 3,037
- Median age
- 46.6State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $140,208State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $471,200State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,471/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Cornwall-on-Hudson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cornwall-on-Hudson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cornwall-on-Hudson the median home value is $471,200, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,471 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,539 a month in housing costs.
Cornwall-on-Hudson median household income
The median household income in Cornwall-on-Hudson is $140,208 and the income per person is $68,121. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Cornwall-on-Hudson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,348
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.42
Cornwall-on-Hudson demographics
- Population
- 3,037
- Median age
- 46.6
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 1,223
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 13.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cornwall-on-Hudson ›
Education in Cornwall-on-Hudson
53.7% of adults 25 and older in Cornwall-on-Hudson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 31.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cornwall-on-Hudson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Cornwall-on-Hudson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | 3,037 | $140,208 | $471,200 | $1,471 |
| Firthcliffe | 5,432 | $101,250 | $407,400 | $1,831 |
| Vails Gate | 3,052 | $70,688 | $310,100 | $1,616 |
| New Windsor | 8,919 | $81,340 | $345,200 | $1,666 |
| Cold Spring | 1,863 | $117,292 | $600,100 | $1,777 |
| Nelsonville | 714 | $153,750 | $599,700 | $1,902 |
| Salisbury Mills | 293 | $142,426 | $471,400 | — |
| Newburgh | 28,519 | $56,960 | $247,900 | $1,454 |
| West Point | 6,349 | $135,333 | — | $3,501 |
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What is the median household income in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY?
The median household income in Cornwall-on-Hudson is $140,208, 63% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
The median home value in Cornwall-on-Hudson is $471,200, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
The median gross rent in Cornwall-on-Hudson is $1,471 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
The median age in Cornwall-on-Hudson is 46.6 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
The average commute to work in Cornwall-on-Hudson is 31 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cornwall-on-Hudson?
The unemployment rate in Cornwall-on-Hudson is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cornwall-on-Hudson?
53.7% of adults in Cornwall-on-Hudson 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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