Living in Cressey, California

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cressey · Census data 2020–2024

Cressey has 386 residents with a median age of 55.6. The median household income is $90,333 (9% lower than the California median), the median home value is $225,000.

Cressey is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Cressey at a glance

Population
386
Median age
55.6State: 37.9
Median household income
$90,333State: $99,122
Median home value
$225,000State: $734,700
Homeowners
69%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
Average commute
30 min

Is Cressey a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7%.

Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

The weather is best in April–May and September–October.

Cost of living in Cressey

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cressey the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,206 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Cressey$225,000
California$734,700
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

California$2,036
United States$1,413

Cressey median household income

The median household income in Cressey is $90,333 and the income per person is $33,514. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).

Median household income

Cressey$90,333
California$99,122
United States$80,734

Housing in Cressey: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
116
Owner-occupied
69%
Renter-occupied
31%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1966
Average household size
3.33

Cressey demographics

Population
386
Median age
55.6
Under 18
10.4%
65 and older
24.4%
Households
116
Foreign-born
13.2%
Veterans
11.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White64.5%
Hispanic or Latino36.5%
Black1.8%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cressey ›

Education in Cressey

15.5% of adults 25 and older in Cressey have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Cressey15.5%
California37.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Cressey

Unemployment rate
2.2%State: 6.6%
Average commute
30 minState: 29 min
Work from home
13.5%
Drive alone
51.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2.2%
Homes with broadband
87.1%

Cressey vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Cressey386$90,333$225,000—
Winton11,797$57,015$339,400$1,156
Ballico447$171,875$522,100$892
Livingston14,606$74,494$372,700$1,315
Atwater32,162$64,472$363,400$1,279
Delhi11,009$67,500$349,700$1,274
McSwain5,783$139,131$690,100$1,516
Franklin7,392$58,295$308,200$1,399
Denair4,914$98,750$429,800$1,382

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Living in Cressey: FAQ

What is the median household income in Cressey, CA?

The median household income in Cressey is $90,333, 9% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Cressey?

The median home value in Cressey is $225,000, compared with $734,700 in California.

Is Cressey, CA a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the California median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Cressey?

The median age in Cressey is 55.6 years (California: 37.9).

How long is the commute in Cressey?

The average commute to work in Cressey is 30 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Cressey?

The unemployment rate in Cressey is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Cressey?

15.5% of adults in Cressey have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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