Amelia Barr House, 1881
Cornwall-on-Hudson’s story
Cornwall-on-Hudson in pictures
Census counts: 760 in 1890, 3,075 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1881 and 6 maps from 1902 on.
Explore the history →Population
2,990
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$555K
+4.7% in a year
Household income
$140K
median
Median age
46.6
years
Jobs based here
630
A commuter town
TownGrade
A+
#15 of 745 in NY
Is Cornwall-on-Hudson a good place to live?
Few places in the country grade higher. Cornwall-on-Hudson earns an A+, ranked 15th of 745 in New York. It reports less crime per resident than 97% of U.S. towns, CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 95% of the country, and its schools outperform 87% of the state's. The exception is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $555K, 5.7 years of the Kiryas Joel metro’s $98K median household income. History is its standout character grade: an A+, better than 97% of U.S. towns. Cornwall-on-Hudson’s median household income is $140,000, against $82,000 in New York’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. On the outdoors, just 68 of New York’s 1,216 towns do better. Cornwall-on-Hudson's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 92% of U.S. towns.
What makes Cornwall-on-Hudson stand out
Where Cornwall-on-Hudson beats most towns.
Get outside
3 miles of trails in Cornwall-on-Hudson
16.2% of the town is conserved land, across 6 parks and preserves.
1
Roe Park1.1 mi of trails · 40 acres
3
Donahue Memorial Park8 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Cornwall-on-Hudson grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within New York), ordered by how far Cornwall-on-Hudson is from typical.
SafetyA+Open →HealthKeller Ach (West Point) 2.9 miles awayAOpen →SchoolsAOpen →Jobs & incomeA−Open →Cost of livingC−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.9 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 3% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3 miles of trails; 16% conserved landA+Open →History8 notable people born hereA+Open →Civic life5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 46.6; 54% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 583 attractions →United States Military Academy and 91 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Cornwall-on-Hudson. Close and well known come first.
Big draw4 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
4 mi Stadium & arenaMichie Stadium
Big draw40 mi MuseumThe Cloisters
30 mi LandmarkFerncliff Cemetery
23 mi National Historic SiteHome of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site102K visitors a year
2 mi MuseumStorm King Art CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Michie Stadium: John Pellino, Public domain · The Cloisters: Paweł Drozd on Wiki Drozdpl cropped by Beyond My Ken (talk) 17:05, 27 December 2, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Home of Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site: Crunch, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Storm King Art Center: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Cornwall-on-Hudson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cornwall-on-Hudson, and how to reach them.
PowerCentral Hudson Gas & Elec27.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCornwall-On-Hudson water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpFrom the town’s siteTrash and recycling rulesTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn New York you can register online until 10 days before Election Day, in person until 10 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before and received 10 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereOrange County Board of ElectionsOrange County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code1252012520 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cornwall-on-Hudson.
Cornwall-on-Hudson has less tooth loss than most of New York, has household incomes well above the New York norm and sees little violent crime.
OutdoorsA+
16.2% of Cornwall-on-Hudson is conserved land
2.8 miles of trail in 6 parks and preserves. The trail density in Cornwall-on-Hudson is 1.3 miles per square mile. Roe Park, at 40 acres with 1.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
#82for trails in NY
16.2%
conserved · 215 of 1,329 acres
2.8 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Roe Park | 1.1 mi | 40 |
| 2. Storm King State Park | 0.4 mi | 29 |
| 3. Donahue Memorial Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SafetyA+
For safety, Cornwall-on-Hudson earns an A+
Violent crime is rare: 0 reported in 2025, 0 per 1,000 residents.
Cornwall-on-Hudson’s property crime rate is 2 per 1,000 residents.
97%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 2 per 1,000 residents | 7.6 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 0.8 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Cornwall-on-Hudson0
New York3.7
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Cornwall-on-Hudson2
New York15.7
U.S.15.5
97th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
94th
percentile among NY towns
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
6
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HealthA
For health, Cornwall-on-Hudson earns an A
Its widest gap with New York is tooth loss: 5.2% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 12.8% statewide.
28% of adults feel lonely in Cornwall-on-Hudson. Cornwall-on-Hudson beats the New York average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 8.7% of adults smoke cigarettes in Cornwall-on-Hudson.
95%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 32% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.7% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
32 measures vs. New York
17 better14 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Cornwall-on-Hudson | NY |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.2% | 12.8% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.9% | 17.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.7% |
Keller Ach (West Point)
2.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
89th
percentile among NY towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Cornwall-on-Hudson’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Cornwall-on-Hudson for work: only 5% work in town. 3.6% of Cornwall-on-Hudson residents live below the poverty line. Jobs based in Cornwall-on-Hudson grew to 630 in 2023, 36 more than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 17% | 12% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 5% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Cornwall-on-Hudson5%
New York16%
Cornwall13%
New Windsor6%
Newburgh6%
18 mi
median commute distance
630
jobs based in Cornwall-on-Hudson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 71% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Cornwall-on-Hudson has four seasons and pleasant summers
Cornwall-on-Hudson has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 19° and about 36 inches of snow falls in a winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring38–60°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Nov 1
typical first frost
Apr 10
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Low risk in Cornwall-on-Hudson, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 19 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Cornwall-on-Hudson.
37risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesCold waves
19
paid flood claims since 1979
11
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C−
For cost of living, Cornwall-on-Hudson earns a C−
Typical home values rose 4.7% in the year to September 2026.
$555KZillow home value
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | New York towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,471 a month | $1,098 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 71% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Cornwall-on-Hudson$555K
New York$525K
+4.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cornwall-on-Hudson
20pages on Cornwall-on-Hudson
The big questions
SchoolsABeat 87% of NY districtsSafetyA+0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthABetter than NY on 17 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC−$555K typical home · up 4.7% in a yearWork & commuteA−$140K median household income · 630 jobs hereNatural hazardsBFEMA risk higher than 37% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
6 within 15 miles of the center of Cornwall-on-Hudson
Yeshiva Ohr NaftoliUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · New Windsor2.3 mi$10,870 tuitionUnited States Military AcademyUniversity or college · Public · West Point4.3 miMount Saint Mary CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Newburgh5.6 mi$43,450 tuition
About 3 of every 100 Cornwall-on-Hudson residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across New York.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Cornwall-on-Hudson for work
Where Cornwall-on-Hudson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
630jobs based in Cornwall-on-Hudson
5%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Cornwall-on-Hudson
8 notable people were born in Cornwall-on-Hudson.
I
Indian LarryAmerican stunt performer · 1949–2004
H
Harriet Josephine TerryAlpha Kappa Alpha founder · 1885–1967Cornwall-on-Hudson’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Cornwall-on-Hudson.
FirthcliffeCornwall-on-Hudson
How the neighbors grade
| Town | NY rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornwall-on-Hudson | #15 | A+ | C− | A+ | A | A |
| Firthcliffe | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Firthcliffe isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Cornwall-on-Hudson with a neighbor →
Questions about Cornwall-on-Hudson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Cornwall-on-Hudson grades A+ overall, better than 98% of U.S. towns and #15 of 745 in New York. It grades A for health, A+ for safety and A for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.