At a Glance
Median Income
$85,625
$32,292 per capita
Home Value
$291,200
Zillow: $424,101
Median Rent
$1,534/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.0%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
11.6% smoking rate
How Cresson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cresson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cresson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cresson residents earn a median household income of $85,625 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,292. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,700 business establishments, including 139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cresson is $291,200 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,101. Median rent is $1,534/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
22.0% of adults in Cresson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cresson has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,556
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$85,625
Per Capita$32,292
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$3,550M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$291,200
Rent$1,534
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$424,101
Housing Units573
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,054 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Commute46 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cresson was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.