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Cornwall on Hudson, New York

Cornwall On Hudson, New York, in Orange county, is 29 miles W of Danbury, Connecticut (center to center) and 48 miles N of New York, New York. About 3,058 people people live in Cornwall On Hudson.

The People and Families of Cornwall on Hudson

In Cornwall On Hudson, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cornwall On Hudson had a median family income of $75,000. Not many of the people of Cornwall On Hudson are below middle class. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. As it happens, more people than usual in Cornwall On Hudson are able to work from their homes. It turns out that the village is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($4,499) in Cornwall On Hudson than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Cornwall on Hudson Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Cornwall On Hudson, about 74% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the village were built is earlier than in most places. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in Cornwall On Hudson.

Commuting

In Cornwall On Hudson, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Cornwall strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCornwall Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCornwall Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCornwall Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCornwall Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Cornwall College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Cornwall People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Cornwall Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Cornwall on Hudson, NY

Comparing Cornwall to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Racial Diversity74
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Senior Citizens44
Children Under 5 Years Old44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income108
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults108
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use107
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times24
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
People Living Alone45
Housing Recently Built24
Affordability of Rents15
Affordability of Property Taxes14
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