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Cornwall, NY

Cornwall, NY.

Population: 6,114 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cornwall, NY is $533,086 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $713,000 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,750/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$533,086

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$533,086
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.2%
5-year appreciation
+37.4%
10-year appreciation
+100.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$534,190
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$713,000
Median list price
$422,000
Median price per sqft
$289
1-year sale-price change
+25.1%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
20
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
18
New listings (monthly)
5

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,750/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,484/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,659/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,131/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,685/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,824/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
CORNWALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WILLOW AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CORNWALL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
27
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
61.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Nepera Chemical Co., Inc. (11 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
Annual snowfall
35.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
27
Days with Good air quality
311
Days with Moderate air quality
46
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,701
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
23,894

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
25
Nearest national park
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site (25 mi)
National parks include
Home Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site, Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site, Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
59
Hospitals include
SHARON HOSPITAL, STAMFORD HOSPITAL, GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,193 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1961
Housing built before 1970
61.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$9,639
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
83.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
128,854
Average weekly wage
$1,124
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,668

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CornwallState medianUS median
Typical home value$533,086$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$713,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market34 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,750/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,639$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Cornwall, NY?
$533,086.
What is the median sale price in Cornwall, NY?
$713,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cornwall, NY?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Cornwall, NY?
Typical rent: $1,750/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cornwall, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Cornwall, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Cornwall, NY. 27 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Cornwall, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cornwall, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cornwall, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cornwall, NY?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Cornwall, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cornwall, NY?
Good. Median AQI: 27. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cornwall, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Cornwall

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