Cornwall Bridge is a small town of 229 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $41,250
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cornwall Bridge stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cornwall Bridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cornwall Bridge city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 96.4
Cornwall Bridge's overall cost of living index is 96.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cornwall Bridge costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cornwall Bridge, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$343,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cornwall Bridge's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents
— 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
22.2 /100k
Property Crime
454.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cornwall Bridge is served primarily by Regional School District 20.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cornwall Bridge, CT
National Avg
School District
Regional School District 20
—
Elementary Schools
5
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cornwall Bridge sees average highs of 35.4°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 51.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 74.9 inches of snow per year.
Cornwall Bridge's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cornwall Bridge roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $343,500 and median rent is $850/month.
Cornwall Bridge's violent crime rate is 22.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 454.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cornwall Bridge are operated by Regional School District 20.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cornwall Bridge, CT has a population of 229, a median household income of $41,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Cornwall Bridge averages 35.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.7 inches
with about 74.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cornwall Bridge, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06754.
The population of Cornwall Bridge, Connecticut is 229 with a median age of 50.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cornwall Bridge: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $343,500, median household income $41,250, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cornwall Bridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
