What are the schools like in Cressey, CA?

Cressey is served primarily by Ballico-Cressey Elementary. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

What is the median household income in Cressey?

The median household income in Cressey, CA is $74,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Cressey, CA?

Cressey has an average high temperature of 54.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.4 inches.

Cressey, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cressey, CA affordable or expensive?

Cressey's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cressey is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $175,000 and the median rent is $1,352 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cressey, CA?

Cressey has a violent crime rate of 604.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2244.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cressey, CA a Good Place to Live?

Cressey is a small town of 360 in California, with a median household income of $74,875 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Cressey stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cressey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cressey city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 99.5

Cressey's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cressey costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cressey, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$175,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,352	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Cressey's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — 59% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

604.3 /100k

Property Crime

2244.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cressey is served primarily by Ballico-Cressey Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cressey, CA	National Avg
School District	Ballico-Cressey Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cressey sees average highs of 54.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 12.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Cressey, CA
Average High — January	54.9°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	12.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Cressey, CA	National Avg
Population	360	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	35.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Cressey

Cressey, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95312

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cressey, CA affordable or expensive?

Cressey's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cressey roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $175,000 and median rent is $1,352/month.

What is the crime rate in Cressey, CA?

Cressey's violent crime rate is 604.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2244.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cressey?

Public schools in Cressey are operated by Ballico-Cressey Elementary. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cressey, CA a good place to live?

Cressey, CA has a population of 360, a median household income of $74,875, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cressey?

Cressey averages 54.9°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cressey?

Cressey, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95312.

What is the population of Cressey?

The population of Cressey, California is 360 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cressey?

Key numbers for living in Cressey: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $175,000, median household income $74,875, crime index 138 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cressey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.