Pennsylvania
Cressona is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,303. Residents earn $71,010 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cressona receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Cressona offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cressona is $71,010, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Cressona is $153,500, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $888 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Cressona experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,010 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,727 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,391 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,961 |
| County GDP | $6,492M |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Healthcare | 347 |
| Retail | 449 |
| Manufacturing | 163 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,393 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.51% |
| Commute Time | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $153,500 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $179,904 |
| Median List Price | $197,450 |
| Median List Price | $197,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $208 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.4% |
| Price Drops | 100.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $888 |
| 24% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,393 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.51% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 347 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.6 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 549 ft (167 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6304°N, 76.1939°W |
| County FIPS | 42107 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.6% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,303/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 347 |
| Restaurants | 248 |
| Retail Stores | 449 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 23.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |