Cresson, PA

Cresson, Pennsylvania

Cresson, Pennsylvania, in Cambria county, is 73 miles E of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Johnstown metropolitan area. Cresson contains a population of approximately 1,631.

The People and Families of Cresson

In Cresson, about 47% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Cresson, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Cresson has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cresson had a median family income of $34,900.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Cresson.

Cresson Housing

Cresson has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Cresson, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for Pennsylvania. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Cresson the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Cresson, 89% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the town do a lot of driving.

High Points

Cresson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 16%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Cresson, PA

Comparing Cresson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Cresson Almanac

Cresson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Cresson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Cresson Public Libraries

More Information for Librarians

Cresson High Schools (2004)

PENN CAMBRIA HS
814-886-8188
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 677 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

CRESSON SECURE TREATMENT UNIT
814-886-6258
A Non-traditional School
Serves 34 students.

Cresson Colleges

Click school name for a detailed profile.

Mount Aloysius College

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

NEW: Community Comments below!