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Cornwall

A borough of 4,623 people in Pennsylvania
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Conserved land16%1,017 of 6,210 acres
Trails5.3 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1220 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Cornwall

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States
1737Established
4,604Population
9.8 sq miArea
554 ftElevation

Cornwall is a borough in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Lebanon, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,604 at the 2020 census.

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Living in Cornwall

Housing in Cornwall

$416K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $416,000 in May 2026.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market36
Sale-to-list99.3%
Sold in May9
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Cornwall

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Cornwall's police department reported only 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Cornwall 0.4
Pennsylvania 2.5
U.S. 3.6
Property crime per 1,000
Cornwall 0.3
Pennsylvania 14.7
U.S. 17.7
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Cornwall

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Most working residents leave Cornwall for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Lebanon (9%), Derry (7%) and South Lebanon (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Lebanon
9%
Derry
7%
South Lebanon
7%
Lancaster
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Cornwall →

Health in Cornwall

Compared with Pennsylvania

4better than PA

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 1 is too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Lebanon VA Medical CenterLebanon · 3.6 mi · ER
Union Community Care at Lebanon VimLebanon · 4.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Cornwall · CMS · HRSAHealth in Cornwall →

Natural hazards in Cornwall

28
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 28% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Cornwall →

Climate in Cornwall

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Cornwall has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

39° / 23°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
82° / 62°Summer
63° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Cornwall →

Schools in Cornwall

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B+

School Grade B+

The public schools Cornwall’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 65% of Pennsylvania’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#167Best public schoolsof 764 in PA
DistrictCornwall-Lebanon SDSchools1

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within PA. Ratings are from neighbors.

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Nearest: Lebanon Community LibraryLebanon · 5.6 miles · 65 hrs a week
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