What are the schools like in Cornwall, PA?

Cornwall is served primarily by Lebanon SD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Cornwall?

The median household income in Cornwall, PA is $94,917 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.3%.

What is the weather like in Cornwall, PA?

Cornwall has an average high temperature of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Cornwall, PA affordable or expensive?

Cornwall's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cornwall is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $290,600 and the median rent is $2,327 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cornwall, PA?

Cornwall has a violent crime rate of 44.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 29.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cornwall, PA a Good Place to Live?

Cornwall is a small town of 4,578 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $94,917 and a 0.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Cornwall stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cornwall is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All 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

Index: 95.3

Cornwall's overall cost of living index is 95.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cornwall costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cornwall, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$290,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,327	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,917	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cornwall's violent crime rate is 44.0 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

44.0 /100k

Property Crime

29.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cornwall is served primarily by Lebanon SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cornwall, PA	National Avg
School District	Lebanon SD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cornwall sees average highs of 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cornwall, PA
Average High — January	37.0°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.0"

Demographics

Metric	Cornwall, PA	National Avg
Population	4,578	—
Median Age	57.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	14.0%	22.2%
65 and over	39.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Quentin, PA 2 mi Mount Gretna Heights, PA 3 mi Mount Gretna, PA 3 mi Timber Hills, PA 4 mi Lebanon South, PA 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Cornwall

Cornwall, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

17042 17016

Cornwall vs Other Cities

Cornwall, PA vs Quentin, PA Cornwall, PA vs Mount Gretna Heights, PA Cornwall, PA vs Mount Gretna, PA Cornwall, PA vs Timber Hills, PA Cornwall, PA vs Lebanon South, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cornwall, PA affordable or expensive?

Cornwall's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cornwall roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $290,600 and median rent is $2,327/month.

What is the crime rate in Cornwall, PA?

Cornwall's violent crime rate is 44.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 29.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cornwall?

Public schools in Cornwall are operated by Lebanon SD. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 41.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cornwall, PA a good place to live?

Cornwall, PA has a population of 4,578, a median household income of $94,917, and an unemployment rate of 0.3%. 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 Cornwall?

Cornwall averages 37.0°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 24.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cornwall?

Cornwall, PA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 17042, 17016.

What is the population of Cornwall?

The population of Cornwall, Pennsylvania is 4,578 with a median age of 57.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cornwall?

Key numbers for living in Cornwall: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $290,600, median household income $94,917, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cornwall side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.