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Cresson, PA

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Population
1,465
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,016 ft
Median Home Value
$131,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$697/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,850
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Cresson

Perched high in the Allegheny Mountains along Route 22, Cresson offers quiet small-town living with easy access to nearby regional hubs. Located about 15 minutes west of Altoona and a half-hour north of Johnstown, this hilltop community is ideal for commuters looking for a peaceful, scenic setting. The town originally grew as a cool summer retreat during the railroad boom of the late 1800s, and that relaxed, close-knit atmosphere still shapes the community today.

Cresson, a summer resort on the P. R. R. among the wilds of the Alleghenies, by R. A. Bonine 10

Today, Mount Aloysius College brings youthful energy to the borough, offering athletic games, campus events, and green spaces right off the highway. Residents enjoy plenty of outdoor recreation, including the historic walking trails at the nearby Allegheny Portage Railroad site. With affordable homes, friendly local businesses, and quiet residential streets, Cresson makes a comfortable home base for anyone seeking mountain living with city amenities just down the road.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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