Living in North Cornwall, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Cornwall · Census data 2020–2024
North Cornwall has 9,041 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $78,803 (about the same as the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $240,300, the median rent is $1,224/month.
North Cornwall at a glance
- Population
- 9,041
- Median age
- 38.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $78,803State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $240,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,224/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is North Cornwall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Cornwall
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Cornwall the median home value is $240,300, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,224 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,677 a month in housing costs.
North Cornwall median household income
The median household income in North Cornwall is $78,803 and the income per person is $45,635. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in North Cornwall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,624
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.48
North Cornwall demographics
- Population
- 9,041
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 3,505
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Cornwall ›
Education in North Cornwall
32.4% of adults 25 and older in North Cornwall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Cornwall
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
North Cornwall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Cornwall | 9,041 | $78,803 | $240,300 | $1,224 |
| Pleasant Hill | 3,128 | $55,676 | $191,700 | $1,100 |
| West Lebanon | 827 | $67,500 | $147,800 | $1,171 |
| Cleona | 1,882 | $72,688 | $177,600 | $1,094 |
| Quentin | 720 | $85,500 | $236,700 | $1,380 |
| Lebanon | 26,536 | $48,456 | $156,500 | $992 |
| Lebanon South | 2,374 | $63,697 | $209,200 | $1,082 |
| West Cornwall | 2,111 | $84,750 | $229,000 | $1,366 |
| Annville | 4,915 | $71,321 | $199,200 | $1,085 |
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What is the median household income in North Cornwall, PA?
The median household income in North Cornwall is $78,803, about the same as 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 North Cornwall?
The median home value in North Cornwall is $240,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in North Cornwall?
The median gross rent in North Cornwall is $1,224 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is North Cornwall, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Pennsylvania median; home values 6% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.4%. Minuses: unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in North Cornwall?
The median age in North Cornwall is 38.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in North Cornwall?
The average commute to work in North Cornwall is 20 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Cornwall?
The unemployment rate in North Cornwall is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Cornwall?
32.4% of adults in North 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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