Living in Cresson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cresson · Census data 2020–2024
Cresson has 1,313 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $91,518 (17% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $293,200, the median rent is $1,680/month.
Cresson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cresson at a glance
- Population
- 1,313
- Median age
- 34.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $91,518State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $293,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,680/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 73.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.2%
- Average commute
- 52 min
Is Cresson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 12%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 52 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Cresson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cresson the median home value is $293,200, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,680 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,827 a month in housing costs.
Cresson median household income
The median household income in Cresson is $91,518 and the income per person is $35,301. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Cresson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 496
- Owner-occupied
- 73.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.2%
- Vacant
- 19.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 3.27
Cresson demographics
- Population
- 1,313
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 401
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cresson ›
Education in Cresson
30.2% of adults 25 and older in Cresson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cresson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 52 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.3%
Cresson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cresson | 1,313 | $91,518 | $293,200 | $1,680 |
| Godley | 2,809 | $110,417 | $372,300 | $2,038 |
| DeCordova | 3,152 | $106,106 | $340,700 | — |
| Stockton Bend | 600 | $180,450 | $864,900 | — |
| Annetta South | 763 | $162,500 | $468,900 | — |
| Granbury | 12,136 | $73,516 | $315,800 | $1,386 |
| Pecan Plantation | 6,452 | $104,993 | $418,100 | $2,167 |
| Aledo | 5,825 | $163,231 | $465,100 | $2,550 |
| Canyon Creek | 1,646 | $92,109 | $262,700 | $2,036 |
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What is the median household income in Cresson, TX?
The median household income in Cresson is $91,518, 17% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cresson?
The median home value in Cresson is $293,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Cresson?
The median gross rent in Cresson is $1,680 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Cresson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 12%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median; an average commute of 52 minutes.
What is the median age in Cresson?
The median age in Cresson is 34.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Cresson?
The average commute to work in Cresson is 52 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cresson?
The unemployment rate in Cresson is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cresson?
30.2% of adults in Cresson 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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