Living in Creston, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Creston · Census data 2020–2024
Creston has 235 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $56,071 (43% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $160,000, the median rent is $580/month.
Creston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Creston at a glance
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 56.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $56,071State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $160,000State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $580/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Creston a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Washington median.
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 $160,000, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $930 a month in housing costs.
Creston median household income
The median household income in Creston is $56,071 and the income per person is $37,951. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Creston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 74.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.4%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.87
Creston demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 40.4%
- Households
- 126
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Creston ›
Education in Creston
12% of adults 25 and older in Creston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Creston
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.4%
Creston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creston | 235 | $56,071 | $160,000 | $580 |
| Wilbur | 842 | $55,625 | $221,800 | $583 |
| Davenport | 1,774 | $76,849 | $315,900 | $1,068 |
| Almira | 360 | $52,333 | $204,000 | $955 |
| Harrington | 468 | $40,444 | $258,500 | $946 |
| Keller | 212 | $57,500 | $108,000 | $338 |
| Grand Coulee | 913 | $64,250 | $222,000 | $591 |
| Coulee Dam | 1,595 | $66,732 | $238,500 | $1,033 |
| Elmer City | 332 | $70,625 | $203,100 | $926 |
More for people moving to Creston
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What is the median household income in Creston, WA?
The median household income in Creston is $56,071, 43% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $160,000, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Creston?
The median gross rent in Creston is $580 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Creston, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Washington median.
What is the median age in Creston?
The median age in Creston is 56.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Creston?
The average commute to work in Creston is 14 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Creston?
The unemployment rate in Creston is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Creston?
12% 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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