How many renters in the Town of Cornwall, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.5% (±12.7 points) of renting households in the Town of Cornwall, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.5% (±12.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.7% (±10.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±6.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in the Town of Cornwall
| Share of income spent on rent | Town of Cornwall | Orange County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.9% (±8.6 points) | 8.7% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.5% (±7.6 points) | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.1% (±8.0 points) | 12.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.0% (±5.5 points) | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±6.8 points) | 9.2% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.7% (±10.7 points) | 48.0% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
The Town of Cornwall against Orange County, its state and the nation
| Town of Cornwall | Orange County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.5% (±12.7 points) | 57.2% (±2.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.7% (±10.7 points) | 48.0% (±2.5 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±6.3 points) | 33.9% (±1.4 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,833 (±$23,674) | $54,864 (±$3,152) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,803 (±$124) | $1,680 (±$32) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In the Town of Cornwall, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Orange County (57.2%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Orange County, the Town of Cornwall ranks 19 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 496 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near the Town of Cornwall
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Cornwall | — | 45.5% (±12.7 points) | — |
| Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson | 2.7 mi | 22.7% (±18.1 points) | Lower |
| Vails Gate | 3.1 mi | 52.4% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beaver Dam Lake | 3.8 mi | 40.9% (±62.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Windsor (community) | 4.1 mi | 70.2% (±18.6 points) | Higher |
| Town of Highlands | 4.2 mi | 55.2% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Point | 4.3 mi | 59.4% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of New Windsor | 4.9 mi | 59.6% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Washingtonville | 5.1 mi | 70.8% (±16.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY (22.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Windsor (community), NY (70.2%), Village of Washingtonville, NY (70.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Orange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Town of Highlands | 55.2% (±9.0 points) |
| 14 | Town of Wallkill | 52.8% (±9.1 points) |
| 15 | Town of Goshen | 49.2% (±16.8 points) |
| 16 | Town of Greenville (Orange County) | 48.9% (±36.3 points) |
| 17 | Town of Monroe | 46.5% (±15.4 points) |
| 18 | Town of Mount Hope | 45.8% (±21.7 points) |
| 19 | Town of Cornwall | 45.5% (±12.7 points) |
| 20 | Town of Newburgh | 44.1% (±10.7 points) |
| 21 | Town of Minisink | 40.4% (±23.8 points) |
| 22 | Town of Crawford | 38.3% (±20.4 points) |
| 23 | Town of Chester (Orange County) | 23.0% (±16.0 points) |
| 24 | Town of Hamptonburgh | 19.1% (±38.8 points) |
Showing 12 of 24 places in Orange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
A New York town includes the villages and hamlets inside it, so the figures for the Town of Cornwall include them.
The figures for the Town of Cornwall include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Firthcliffe.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Town of Cornwall
Are renters in the Town of Cornwall rent-burdened?
45.5% of renting households in the Town of Cornwall pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in the Town of Cornwall spend on rent?
The median renting household in the Town of Cornwall, NY spends 27.2% (±6.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornwall town, Orange County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornwall town, Orange County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cornwall town, Orange County, New York
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cornwall town, Orange County, New York (county subdivision:18300, in state:36 county:071).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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Figures last updated on .
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