What are the schools like in Cresson, PA?

Cresson is served primarily by Penn Cambria SD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Cresson?

The median household income in Cresson, PA is $58,929 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Cresson, PA?

Cresson has an average high temperature of 33.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Cresson, PA affordable or expensive?

Cresson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cresson is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $110,300 and the median rent is $684 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cresson, PA?

Cresson has a violent crime rate of 135.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 67.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cresson, PA a Good Place to Live?

Cresson is a small town of 1,529 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $58,929 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Cresson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Cresson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cresson 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: 88.1

Cresson's overall cost of living index is 88.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cresson costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cresson, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$110,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$684	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,929	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cresson's violent crime rate is 135.7 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

135.7 /100k

Property Crime

67.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Cresson is served primarily by Penn Cambria SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cresson, PA	National Avg
School District	Penn Cambria SD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cresson sees average highs of 33.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 44.7 inches of annual precipitation and 38.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cresson, PA
Average High — January	33.8°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	44.7"
Annual Snowfall	38.1"

Demographics

Metric	Cresson, PA	National Avg
Population	1,529	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sankertown, PA 1 mi Gallitzin, PA 2 mi Tunnelhill, PA 3 mi Lilly, PA 3 mi Loretto, PA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Cresson

Cresson, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

16630

Cresson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cresson, PA affordable or expensive?

Cresson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cresson roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $110,300 and median rent is $684/month.

What is the crime rate in Cresson, PA?

Cresson's violent crime rate is 135.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 67.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cresson?

Public schools in Cresson are operated by Penn Cambria SD. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 21.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cresson, PA a good place to live?

Cresson, PA has a population of 1,529, a median household income of $58,929, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Cresson?

Cresson averages 33.8°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.7 inches with about 38.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cresson?

Cresson, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16630.

What is the population of Cresson?

The population of Cresson, Pennsylvania is 1,529 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cresson?

Key numbers for living in Cresson: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $110,300, median household income $58,929, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cresson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.