What are the schools like in Cornish, ME?

School district data for Cornish is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cornish?

The median household income in Cornish, ME is $65,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Cornish, ME?

Cornish has an average high temperature of 28.8°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 77.9 inches.

Cornish, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cornish, ME affordable or expensive?

Cornish's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cornish is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $178,100 and the median rent is $1,083 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cornish, ME?

Cornish has a violent crime rate of 94.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 951.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cornish, ME a Good Place to Live?

Cornish is a small town of 1,115 in Maine, with a median household income of $65,833 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Cornish stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cornish is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cornish 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

Cornish's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cornish costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cornish, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$178,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,083	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cornish's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

94.9 /100k

Property Crime

951.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Cornish, ME	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cornish sees average highs of 28.8°F in January and 79.0°F in July, with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation and 77.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cornish, ME
Average High — January	28.8°F
Average High — July	79.0°F
Annual Precipitation	50.1"
Annual Snowfall	77.9"

Demographics

Metric	Cornish, ME	National Avg
Population	1,115	—
Median Age	43.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	27.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	12.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kezar Falls, ME 4 mi Steep Falls, ME 9 mi Lake Arrowhead, ME 10 mi Standish, ME 13 mi Naples, ME 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Cornish

Cornish, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04020

Cornish vs Other Cities

Cornish, ME vs Kezar Falls, ME Cornish, ME vs Steep Falls, ME Cornish, ME vs Lake Arrowhead, ME Cornish, ME vs Standish, ME Cornish, ME vs Naples, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornish, ME affordable or expensive?

Cornish's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cornish roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $178,100 and median rent is $1,083/month.

What is the crime rate in Cornish, ME?

Cornish's violent crime rate is 94.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 951.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cornish?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cornish, ME a good place to live?

Cornish, ME has a population of 1,115, a median household income of $65,833, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cornish?

Cornish averages 28.8°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches with about 77.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cornish?

Cornish, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04020.

What is the population of Cornish?

The population of Cornish, Maine is 1,115 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cornish?

Key numbers for living in Cornish: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $178,100, median household income $65,833, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cornish side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.