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Cressona, PA

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Population
1,622
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
592 ft
Median Home Value
$157,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$945/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,967
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Cressona

Cressona is a quiet Schuylkill County borough situated along the Schuylkill River, just minutes south of Pottsville. With roots as an old railroad hub, it has grown into a peaceful community with tree-lined streets and friendly neighbors. Its location gives residents the feel of a small town alongside quick, easy access to shopping, dining, and regional highways connecting the rest of the Coal Region.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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