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Cornwall, PA


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Cornwall, Pennsylvania

Cornwall, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon county, is 17 miles N of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 67 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is part of the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 3,486 people people live in Cornwall.

The People and Families of Cornwall

In Cornwall, about 63% of adults are married. Homes in Cornwall tend to contain married couples.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the town nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cornwall had a median family income of $66,964. Overall, families in Cornwall are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the town are below middle class. Cornwall does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the town tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,827) in Cornwall than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Cornwall enjoy its low crime rate.

Cornwall Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Cornwall, about 88% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the town tends to be newer than in most towns. The average property tax bill in Cornwall is higher than that of most other communities in Pennsylvania.

Commuting

In Cornwall, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyCornwall Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Cornwall People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Cornwall Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Cornwall College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cornwall Low Property Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Cornwall Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Cornwall, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men98
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity56
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income1010
College Educated Adults1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime88

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