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Cresson, PA
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,475
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,083
ZIP codes
0
Cresson and its ZIP codes
Cresson at a glance
- Cresson is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,850, 28% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,500 (48% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $697 a month.
Local data for Cresson, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cresson, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,850
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$131,500
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (465), Irish Americans (383), Polish Americans (211).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Cresson.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,226
46,956 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,794
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.52B
FY 2026, $11,403 per person
How people get to work
Cresson, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cresson, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
357
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 19°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Cresson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SankertownBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.3 |
| GallitzinBorough | 2 mi | 0.7 |
| TunnelhillBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.5 |
| LillyBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| LorettoBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| CassandraBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| JamestownCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| PortageBorough | 6.9 mi | 0.7 |
| AshvilleBorough | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| Foot of TenCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Carson ValleyCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| EbensburgBorough | 7.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Spring HillCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| PuzzletownCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Blue KnobCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.1 |
| EldoradoCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cresson, PA in?
- Cresson is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Cresson, PA?
- About 1,475 people live in Cresson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cresson?
- Nearby places include Sankertown (0.7 mi), Gallitzin (2 mi), Tunnelhill (2.6 mi), Lilly (3.2 mi), Loretto (4.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023