At a Glance
Median Income
$71,010
$32,727 per capita
Home Value
$153,500
Zillow: $192,778
Median Rent
$888/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Cressona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cressona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cressona 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
Cressona residents earn a median household income of $71,010 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,727. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,961 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cressona is $153,500 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $192,778. Median rent is $888/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
19.6% of adults in Cressona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cressona has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,303
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density1,303/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,010
Per Capita$32,727
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$6,492M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,500
Rent$888
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$192,778
Housing Units571
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death10,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation549 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Cressona was founded in 1847.
The median home in Cressona was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Reading Regional/Carl A Spaatz Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.