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Cornwall, NY

Cornwall is a town in Orange County, New York, United States, approximately 50 miles (80 km) north of New York City on the western shore of the Hudson River. As of the 2020 census, the population was at 12,884. Cornwall has become a bedroom community for area towns and cities including New York City. Commuter rail service to North Jersey and New York City is available via the Salisbury Mills–Cornwall train station, operated by NJ Transit on behalf of Metro-North Railroad. The town is located less than an hour from the George Washington Bridge with access to major commuter routes such as the New York State Thruway and the Palisades Parkway.

Cornwall's Main Street includes gift shops, taverns, restaurants, coffeehouses, yoga studios, and boutiques. Government offices, churches, parks, the riverfront, and St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, a part of the Montefiore Health System, are situated within walking distance of downtown. The town is a designated Tree City.

Cornwall was the top selection to represent New York State in "The Best Places to Raise Kids 2013" by Bloomberg Business Week magazine.

The town is located 52 miles (84 km) north of New York City, and five miles (9 km) north of the United States Military Academy at West Point, in eastern Orange County. It is shaped like an irregular pentagon pointing southwards. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.2 square miles (73 km²), of which 26.8 square miles (69 km²) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) (4.76%) is water.

Cornwall's terrain is quite diverse, with considerable relief. It is shaped by the valleys of Moodna and Woodbury creeks and includes estuarine salt marshes, heavily developed residential and commercial areas, rolling farms, and rocky, scrub-covered ridges and mountaintops. There are two major protected areas mostly within the town: Storm King State Park and the privately managed Black Rock Forest.

The most level section is in the northeast corner, east of the curve of US 9W, sloping gently to the river. Here is located the village of Cornwall-on-Hudson, and the most developed section of the town proper, the area usually meant by Cornwall, just to the southwest of the village. The Town has equal frontage on the river south of the Village but is primarily State Park land and inaccessible due to a railroad throughway. To its west lies another residential area, Firthcliffe, named for the carpet factory once located here along the banks of Moodna Creek. Much of the town's population is concentrated in the village and this area. Across the river, on its eastern shore, Cornwall borders the towns of Fishkill and Philipstown in Dutchess and Putnam counties respectively.

Residents of Cornwall, NY have access to a variety of health and wellness activities to support their well-being. The Cornwall Fitness Center offers a range of classes and modern equipment for physical fitness, while the town's natural landscapes provide opportunities for outdoor activities. The Cornwall Healing Arts Center offers holistic therapies such as acupuncture, reiki, and massage, promoting relaxation and stress relief. For fitness enthusiasts, Fitness Together provides personalized training programs in a private studio setting, focusing on strength training, cardiovascular fitness, and nutrition counseling. At Planet Fitness members enjoy a judgment-free environment with extensive exercise equipment, group fitness classes, and amenities like tanning and massage chairs. Mat. Movement offers classes that emphasize core strength, flexibility, and mindfulness through yoga, Pilates, and meditation sessions. Additionally, Skye River Yoga provides a serene environment with yoga classes, wellness workshops, and holistic health services aimed at promoting physical and mental well-being. These diverse facilities and activities make Cornwall a vibrant hub for wellness and fitness, enhancing the overall quality of life in the community.

Top sites in Cornwall, NY are Storm King State Park— Howell Trailhead, Jones Farm, and Hudson Highlands Nature Museum.

Population: 12,644 (2023). ZIP codes: 12518, 12520. Area codes: 845, 329. Elevation: 240 ft (70 m). Area: 28.13 sq mi (72.86 km²).

FAQs

What is the average income in Cornwall, NY?

The median household income in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY is $117,708. In 2022, the place with the highest median household income in Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY was Census Tract 131 with a value of $137,266, followed by Census Tract 129 and Census Tract 130, with respective values of $115,833 and $93,359.

How big is Cornwall, NY?

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.2 square miles (73 km²), of which 26.8 square miles (69 km²) is land and 1.3 square miles (3.4 km²) (4.76%) is water. Cornwall's terrain is quite diverse, with considerable relief. It is shaped by the valleys of Moodna and Woodbury creeks and includes estuarine salt marshes, heavily developed residential and commercial areas, rolling farms, and rocky, scrub-covered ridges and mountaintops. There are two major protected areas mostly within the town: Storm King State Park and the privately managed Black Rock Forest.

What is the diversity of Cornwall, NY?

The largest Cornwall racial/ethnic groups are White (80.4%) followed by Hispanic (12.8%) and Two or More (2.3%). With 12,644 people, Cornwall is the 191st most populated city in the state of New York out of 1,524 cities. But watch out, Cornwall, because Ballston with 12,629 people, and Ulster with 12,589 people are right behind you.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Cornwall

Data USA

Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall

Neighborhood Scout

New York Demographics

Stormking

Fiddlestixcafeny

Orangecountygov

Storm King State Park— Howell Trailhead

Jones Farm

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum

Cornwall Healing Arts Center 

Fitness Together

Planet Fitness

Mat. Movement

Skye River Yoga

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