West Cornwall is a small town of 54 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $103,333
.
Strengths:
West Cornwall stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether West Cornwall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West Cornwall city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the West Cornwall metro area.
Metric
West Cornwall, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$321,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
50.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$103,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Cornwall'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
West Cornwall is served primarily by Cornwall School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
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West Cornwall, CT
National Avg
School District
Cornwall School District
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
5.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
59.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Cornwall sees average highs of 35.4°F in January
and 84.6°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 74.9 inches of snow per year.
West Cornwall has a median home value of $321,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $103,333.
West Cornwall'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 West Cornwall are operated by Cornwall School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.7:1. 59.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Cornwall, CT has a population of 54, a median household income of $103,333, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
West Cornwall averages 35.4°F in January and 84.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 74.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Cornwall, CT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 06796.
The population of West Cornwall, Connecticut is 54 with a median age of 43.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Cornwall: median home $321,400, median household income $103,333, 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 West Cornwall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
