Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area
Cresson is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,499. Residents earn $57,841 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cresson receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Cresson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cresson is $57,841, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Cresson is $119,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $675 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Cresson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 60 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,449 per 100,000, 26% below the national average.
23.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cresson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches, including 79.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,841 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,716 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $958 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,334 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,304 |
| County GDP | $6,208M |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Healthcare | 471 |
| Retail | 469 |
| Manufacturing | 107 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.89% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $119,500 |
| 58% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $103 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $675 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,651 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.89% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,679/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Total Violent | 60.4/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 60.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,449.3/100K |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 181.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,268.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.7 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 79.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,054 ft (626 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4626°N, 78.5866°W |
| County FIPS | 42021 |
Winner: Republican by 39.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.3% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 3,123/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 471 |
| Restaurants | 299 |
| Retail Stores | 469 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |