Creston is a small town of 2,072 in Ohio, with a median household income of $64,157
and a 4.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Creston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Creston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Creston city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.3
Creston's overall cost of living index is 90.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Creston costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Creston, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$133,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$835
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$64,157
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Creston's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents
— 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
116.7 /100k
Property Crime
977.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Creston is served primarily by Norwayne Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Creston, OH
National Avg
School District
Norwayne Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Creston sees average highs of 32.2°F in January
and 81.6°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.7 inches of snow per year.
Creston's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Creston roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $133,300 and median rent is $835/month.
Creston's violent crime rate is 116.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 977.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Creston are operated by Norwayne Local.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Creston, OH has a population of 2,072, a median household income of $64,157, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Creston averages 32.2°F in January and 81.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 35.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Creston, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44217.
The population of Creston, Ohio is 2,072 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Creston: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $133,300, median household income $64,157, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Creston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.