What is the median household income in Cressona, PA?
The median household income in Cressona, PA is $73,967 (±$6,435) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $945 a month would take about $37,800 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Cressona, the median household income went from $57,717 in 2015–2019 to $73,967 in 2020–2024 (+28.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $73,967 (±$6,435)
- Median renter income
- $53,194 (±$8,448)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $37,800
Income in Cressona against Schuylkill County, its state and the nation
| Cressona | Schuylkill County | Pennsylvania | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,967 (±$6,435) | $68,313 (±$1,387) | $77,971 (±$342) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $53,194 (±$8,448) | $37,010 (±$3,309) | $47,506 (±$425) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $78,649 (±$2,965) | $78,551 (±$1,891) | $95,990 (±$362) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $945 (±$57) | $876 (±$24) | $1,209 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Cressona, median household income is not measurably different from Schuylkill County ($68,313).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania ($77,971).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Schuylkill County, Cressona ranks 30 of 67 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1171 of 2,545.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Cressona
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $945 a month ($11,340 a year) needs an income of about $37,800 a year.
The median renting household in Cressona earns $53,194 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,717 (±$6,053) | $73,967 (±$6,435) | +28.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $766 (±$58) | $945 (±$57) | +23.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $121,100 (±$13,499) | $157,000 (±$10,541) | +29.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Cressona
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cressona | — | $73,967 (±$6,435) | — |
| Schuylkill Haven | 1.1 mi | $54,167 (±$7,717) | Lower |
| North Manheim Township | 2.9 mi | $88,125 (±$23,061) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Wynonah | 3.0 mi | $98,639 (±$14,749) | Higher |
| Mount Carbon | 3.0 mi | $147,692 (±$106,956) | Not measurably different |
| Pottsville | 3.5 mi | $54,332 (±$8,722) | Lower |
| Landingville | 3.8 mi | $116,250 (±$47,885) | Not measurably different |
| South Manheim Township | 3.8 mi | $91,979 (±$11,697) | Higher |
| Wayne Township (Schuylkill County) | 4.0 mi | $98,300 (±$10,007) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Schuylkill Haven, PA ($54,167), Pottsville, PA ($54,332).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Wynonah, PA ($98,639), South Manheim Township, PA ($91,979), Wayne Township (Schuylkill County), PA ($98,300).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Schuylkill County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Butler Township (Schuylkill County) | $79,730 (±$26,507) |
| 25 | Branch Township | $79,139 (±$7,519) |
| 26 | Tremont | $77,188 (±$10,472) |
| 27 | Rush Township (Schuylkill County) | $76,392 (±$20,828) |
| 28 | Barry Township | $75,962 (±$7,873) |
| 29 | Middleport | $74,375 (±$12,818) |
| 30 | Cressona | $73,967 (±$6,435) |
| 31 | Eldred Township (Schuylkill County) | $73,250 (±$17,702) |
| 32 | Porter Township (Schuylkill County) | $72,500 (±$13,785) |
| 33 | West Penn Township | $71,977 (±$13,326) |
| 34 | Hubley Township | $71,932 (±$23,254) |
| 35 | Schuylkill Township (Schuylkill County) | $71,500 (±$13,333) |
| 36 | Auburn | $71,458 (±$16,193) |
Showing 13 of 67 places in Schuylkill County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Cressona
What is the median household income in Cressona?
The median household income in Cressona is $73,967 (±$6,435) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Cressona?
About $37,800 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $945 a month.
Have incomes in Cressona kept up with inflation?
In Cressona, the median household income went from $57,717 in 2015–2019 to $73,967 in 2020–2024 (+28.2%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Cressona?
The median renting household in Cressona, PA earns $53,194 (±$8,448) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cressona borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cressona borough, Pennsylvania
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cressona borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cressona borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cressona borough, Pennsylvania
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Cressona borough, Pennsylvania
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Cressona borough, Pennsylvania (place:17152, in state:42).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures last updated on .
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