Crescent Pennsylvania Map

About Crescent, Pennsylvania

Crescent is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,800. The population density is 280.0 people per km². Crescent is located at 40.5573°N, 80.2293°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15046.

Crescent unfolds across rolling hills, where the land, sculpted by ancient waters, breathes a quiet resilience. It lies 11.2 miles west-south-west of McCandless, PA (from McCandless, PA: bearing 258°T), and is situated 7.6 miles west-south-west of Franklin Park. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and broad valleys, a place where the sky seems to stretch further, its blue deepening towards the horizon. Woodlands, a rich tapestry of oak and maple, cling to the inclines, their leaves whispering secrets in the breeze, while open fields, occasionally broken by farmsteads, offer a sense of spaciousness. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and sun-warmed pine, and the light, as it begins its descent, casts long, soft shadows that pool in the hollows. The history of Crescent is entwined with the fertile earth and the steady pulse of agriculture. For generations, the land has yielded its bounty, supporting generations of families who have worked its soil with a practiced hand. The local economy, though diversified, still echoes this deep connection to the land, with farms and small businesses forming the backbone of the community. Nearby, the waters of the Ohio River, a powerful artery of commerce and connection, lie a short distance away, hinting at the broader currents that have shaped Crescent’s past and continue to influence its present. There is a certain unhurried grace to life in Crescent, a steady rhythm that feels both grounded and enduring.

About This Crescent Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Crescent, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.557295, -80.229343. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Crescent and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Crescent includes the ZIP code (15046), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Crescent is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.