At a Glance
Median Income
$78,333
$33,329 per capita
Home Value
$213,900
Zillow: $357,020
Median Rent
$684/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Cressey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cressey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cressey a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cressey residents earn a median household income of $78,333 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,329. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,584 business establishments, including 403 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cressey is $213,900 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,020. Median rent is $684/month, with 27.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
14.8% of adults in Cressey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cressey has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population265
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans16.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,333
Per Capita$33,329
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,282M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$213,900
Rent$684
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$357,020
Housing Units103
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,849/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation169 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed78 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Cressey was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 403 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.