Living in West Cornwall, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Cornwall · Census data 2020–2024
West Cornwall has 2,111 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $84,750 (9% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $229,000, the median rent is $1,366/month.
West Cornwall at a glance
- Population
- 2,111
- Median age
- 50.5State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $84,750State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $229,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,366/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is West Cornwall a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5%.
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 $229,000, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,366 per month, which is 25.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,681 a month in housing costs.
West Cornwall median household income
The median household income in West Cornwall is $84,750 and the income per person is $45,477. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in West Cornwall: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 962
- Owner-occupied
- 90.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.3%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.34
West Cornwall demographics
- Population
- 2,111
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 837
- Foreign-born
- 3.6%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Cornwall ›
Education in West Cornwall
25% of adults 25 and older in West Cornwall have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Cornwall
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84%
West Cornwall vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Cornwall | 2,111 | $84,750 | $229,000 | $1,366 |
| Quentin | 720 | $85,500 | $236,700 | $1,380 |
| Mount Gretna Heights | 325 | $99,792 | $377,000 | — |
| Mount Gretna | 208 | $113,500 | $384,900 | — |
| Cornwall | 4,623 | $107,583 | $333,700 | $3,023 |
| Timber Hills | 306 | $139,833 | $361,100 | — |
| North Cornwall | 9,041 | $78,803 | $240,300 | $1,224 |
| South Annville | 3,454 | $100,239 | $323,000 | $1,286 |
| Lebanon South | 2,374 | $63,697 | $209,200 | $1,082 |
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What is the median household income in West Cornwall, PA?
The median household income in West Cornwall is $84,750, 9% 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 West Cornwall?
The median home value in West Cornwall is $229,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in West Cornwall?
The median gross rent in West Cornwall is $1,366 per month, about 25.6% of household income.
Is West Cornwall, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Pennsylvania median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5%.
What is the median age in West Cornwall?
The median age in West Cornwall is 50.5 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in West Cornwall?
The average commute to work in West Cornwall is 24 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Cornwall?
The unemployment rate in West Cornwall is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Cornwall?
25% 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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