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Cornwall, NY

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The place where natural beauty and big-city convenience meet

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Located about 50 miles north of New York City on the western banks of the Hudson River, Cornwall is a small town steeped in natural beauty. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to Cornwall for the wide variety of recreational opportunities provided by the surrounding mountains, forests, farms, and rivers. A host of unique shops, art galleries, and local restaurants line the vibrant Main Street in Cornwall. Cornwall is also home to Sands-Ring Homestead and other historic sites.

Known as a suburb of New York City, Cornwall is easily accessible to public transportation and major highways as well as New York Stewart International Airport. The majority of Cornwall is made up of tranquil neighborhoods holding a variety of rental options.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Cornwall, NY is $1,459 for one bedroom, $1,995 for two bedrooms, and $2,585 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cornwall has increased by 0.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,459/month
814 Sq Ft
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Transportation

47

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cornwall Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

895 Students

8
out of 10

Willow Avenue Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

236 Students

8
out of 10

Cornwall Elementary School

Public

Grades K-4

567 Students

6
out of 10

Cornwall Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

895 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hudson Highlands Nature Museum - Outdoor Discovery Center
  • Wildlife Education Center
  • Storm King State Park
  • Hudson Highlands State Park
  • Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary

Airports

  • New York Stewart International
  • Westchester County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.