Living in Creswell, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Creswell · Census data 2020–2024
Creswell has 5,621 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $100,385 (21% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $435,500, the median rent is $1,218/month.
Creswell at a glance
- Population
- 5,621
- Median age
- 37.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $100,385State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $435,500State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,218/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Creswell a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Oregon median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Creswell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Creswell the median home value is $435,500, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,218 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,021 a month in housing costs.
Creswell median household income
The median household income in Creswell is $100,385 and the income per person is $38,704. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Creswell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,014
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.75
Creswell demographics
- Population
- 5,621
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 2,014
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Creswell ›
Education in Creswell
24.2% of adults 25 and older in Creswell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Creswell
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Creswell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creswell | 5,621 | $100,385 | $435,500 | $1,218 |
| Jasper | 493 | $68,684 | $340,400 | — |
| Cottage Grove | 10,698 | $80,875 | $346,600 | $1,254 |
| Springfield | 61,499 | $68,761 | $358,700 | $1,258 |
| Dexter | 865 | $38,304 | $314,000 | — |
| Eugene | 179,591 | $66,562 | $460,400 | $1,402 |
| Lowell | 1,228 | $99,440 | $406,600 | $1,125 |
| River Road | 8,862 | $81,589 | $397,800 | $1,633 |
| Santa Clara | 10,551 | $88,344 | $415,100 | $1,706 |
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What is the median household income in Creswell, OR?
The median household income in Creswell is $100,385, 21% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Creswell?
The median home value in Creswell is $435,500, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Creswell?
The median gross rent in Creswell is $1,218 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Creswell, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Oregon median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
What is the median age in Creswell?
The median age in Creswell is 37.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Creswell?
The average commute to work in Creswell is 23 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Creswell?
The unemployment rate in Creswell is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Creswell?
24.2% of adults in Creswell 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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