Living in Creston, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Creston · Census data 2020–2024
Creston has 550 residents with a median age of 32.6. The median household income is $66,667 (20% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $167,400, the median rent is $988/month.
Creston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Creston at a glance
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 32.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,667State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $167,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $988/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 63.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Creston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Creston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Creston the median home value is $167,400, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,241 a month in housing costs.
Creston median household income
The median household income in Creston is $66,667 and the income per person is $55,427. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Creston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 256
- Owner-occupied
- 63.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.7%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.52
Creston demographics
- Population
- 550
- Median age
- 32.6
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 218
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Creston ›
Education in Creston
31.1% of adults 25 and older in Creston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Creston
- Unemployment rate
- 6.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.7%
Creston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston | 550 | $66,667 | $167,400 | $988 |
| Rochelle | 9,529 | $66,307 | $164,300 | $985 |
| Hillcrest | 1,824 | $80,568 | $164,200 | $1,295 |
| Malta | 1,274 | $80,625 | $180,300 | $1,063 |
| Steward | 271 | $102,500 | $148,000 | $1,375 |
| Kings | 332 | $68,750 | $176,400 | $1,075 |
| Lee | 320 | $82,000 | $150,500 | $1,188 |
| Holcomb | 152 | $68,125 | $130,600 | $850 |
| Monroe Center | 369 | $93,056 | $164,700 | $1,027 |
More for people moving to Creston
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What is the median household income in Creston, IL?
The median household income in Creston is $66,667, 20% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Creston?
The median home value in Creston is $167,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Creston?
The median gross rent in Creston is $988 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Creston, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Creston?
The median age in Creston is 32.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Creston?
The average commute to work in Creston is 30 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Creston?
The unemployment rate in Creston is 6.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Creston?
31.1% of adults in Creston 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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