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Cresco, PA

Cresco, PA.

Population: 3,559 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cresco, PA is $304,144 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $257,500 after a median 27 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,144

Median home value

+4.0%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$304,144
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+13.0%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+126.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$304,144
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$257,500
Median list price
$420,000
Median price per sqft
$155
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
92.0%
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$867/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,083/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,339/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,740/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,008/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$15.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Evergreen Community CS

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coldWave, winterWeather, hurricane, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tobyhanna Army Depot (8.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 in
Annual snowfall
33.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
21
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,766
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,220

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (16 mi)
National parks include
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Steamtown National Historic Site, Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Rocky Hill Ultralightport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO, ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - MONROE CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-431 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
38.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,243
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
61.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
46,310
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
203

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CrescoState medianUS median
Median home value$304,144$237,154$289,727
Median sale price$257,500$254,900$325,000
Median days on market27 days43 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,243$2,326$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cresco, PA?
$304,144.
What is the median sale price in Cresco, PA?
$257,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cresco, PA?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Cresco, PA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,339/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cresco, PA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coldWave, winterWeather, hurricane, iceStorm.
Is Cresco, PA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Cresco, PA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cresco, PA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cresco, PA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cresco, PA?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cresco, PA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cresco, PA?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cresco, PA?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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