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Cresson, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 1,480 · #499 in Pennsylvania
Cresson, Pennsylvania

Cresson is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States. Cresson is 80 miles (130 km) east of Pittsburgh.

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About Cresson

Set in the central part of Pennsylvania, Cresson is a small town counting 1,480 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Cresson is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,083 residents per square mile.

What Makes Cresson Unique

  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cresson

  • Cresson Springs Diner
  • PJ's Tavern — american
  • Vito's Restaurant & Pizzeria — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Cresson Railroad Observation Platform · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cresson

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cresson

  • Penn Cambria HS
  • Penn Cambria Pre-Primary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)1,480
Rank in state#499 of 1,013
Land area0.48 sq mi
Density3,083/sq mi
Coordinates40.4626, -78.5866

🗺️ Map of Cresson