Living in Cornwall, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cornwall · Census data 2020–2024
Cornwall has 4,623 residents with a median age of 56.8. The median household income is $107,583 (38% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $333,700, the median rent is $3,023/month.
Cornwall at a glance
- Population
- 4,623
- Median age
- 56.8State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $107,583State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $333,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $3,023/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Cornwall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cornwall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cornwall the median home value is $333,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,023 per month, which is 38% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,682 a month in housing costs.
Cornwall median household income
The median household income in Cornwall is $107,583 and the income per person is $58,978. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Cornwall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,125
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.29
Cornwall demographics
- Population
- 4,623
- Median age
- 56.8
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 38.8%
- Households
- 1,980
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cornwall ›
Education in Cornwall
46.7% of adults 25 and older in Cornwall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 24.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cornwall
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Cornwall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall | 4,623 | $107,583 | $333,700 | $3,023 |
| Quentin | 720 | $85,500 | $236,700 | $1,380 |
| West Cornwall | 2,111 | $84,750 | $229,000 | $1,366 |
| Mount Gretna Heights | 325 | $99,792 | $377,000 | — |
| South Lebanon | 10,548 | $85,120 | $261,700 | $1,247 |
| Mount Gretna | 208 | $113,500 | $384,900 | — |
| Timber Hills | 306 | $139,833 | $361,100 | — |
| North Cornwall | 9,041 | $78,803 | $240,300 | $1,224 |
| Lebanon South | 2,374 | $63,697 | $209,200 | $1,082 |
More for people moving to Cornwall
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What is the median household income in Cornwall, PA?
The median household income in Cornwall is $107,583, 38% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cornwall?
The median home value in Cornwall is $333,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Cornwall?
The median gross rent in Cornwall is $3,023 per month, about 38% of household income.
Is Cornwall, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cornwall?
The median age in Cornwall is 56.8 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Cornwall?
The average commute to work in Cornwall is 26 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cornwall?
The unemployment rate in Cornwall is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cornwall?
46.7% of adults in 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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