Cost of Living in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY

Population 3,046 · New York · Data vintage 2023

134
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Cornwall-on-Hudson sits on the smaller end of the New York city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. An unemployment rate of 0.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Cornwall-on-Hudson is about 35 miles northwest of Stamford, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Stamford's $614,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 150
Rent 111

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Cornwall-on-Hudson

The median home value in Cornwall-on-Hudson is $458,000 — 50% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,457/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $150,288/year is 102% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 60.0°F and lows of 38.8°F. Overall, Cornwall-on-Hudson has a cost of living index of 134 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$458,000
50% above avg
Median Rent
$1,457/mo
11% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.2x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$965
1 BR
$1,051
2 BR
$1,302
3 BR
$1,619
4 BR
$1,813
Owner-occupied 74.8%
Renter-occupied 25.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,457
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,071/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
37.1 min
37% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.4%
Carpooled
3.1%
Public transit
4.1%
Walked
1.0%
Work from home
14.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%
Total Sales Tax 8.5%
State rate 4.0%
Avg local rate 4.5%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$150,288
102% above avg
Per Capita Income
$67,998
Unemployment Rate
0.4%
91% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 24.4%
Graduate degree 33.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.7
Male median age 45.9
Female median age 42.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
60.0°F
Avg Low
38.8°F
Annual Precip
41"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353847607179848274625039
Low °F 171827364756615951403123
Precip" 2.442.443.253.503.354.333.304.403.893.683.043.37

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
75.6%
Good air days/yr
185
Max AQI recorded
357
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY?

Cornwall-on-Hudson has a cost index of 134 (100 = national average). It is 34% above the national average.

What is average rent in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY?

The median gross rent in Cornwall-on-Hudson is $1,457 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cornwall-on-Hudson?

The median home value in Cornwall-on-Hudson is $458,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Cornwall-on-Hudson?

The median household income in Cornwall-on-Hudson is $150,288 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Cornwall-on-Hudson is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY affordable?

Cornwall-on-Hudson is above average in cost of living, with an index of 134 — about 34% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Cornwall-on-Hudson?

Cornwall-on-Hudson has average high temperatures of 60.0°F and average lows of 38.8°F. Annual precipitation is 41". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cornwall-on-Hudson at a Glance

Population
3,046
Median Income
$150,288
Home Value
$458,000
Median Rent
$1,457/mo
Unemployment
0.4%
Avg High Temp
60.0°F
Sales Tax
8.5%
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