What are the schools like in Creswell, OR?

Creswell is served primarily by Creswell SD 40. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.3:1.

What is the median household income in Creswell?

The median household income in Creswell, OR is $85,126 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.

What is the weather like in Creswell, OR?

Creswell has an average high temperature of 48.1°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.7 inches.

Creswell, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Creswell, OR affordable or expensive?

Creswell's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Creswell is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $330,200 and the median rent is $1,229 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Creswell, OR?

Creswell has a violent crime rate of 207.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2074.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Creswell, OR a Good Place to Live?

Creswell is a small town of 5,607 in Oregon, with a median household income of $85,126 and a 1.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Creswell stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Creswell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Creswell 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: 102.5

Creswell's overall cost of living index is 102.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Creswell costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Creswell, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$330,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,229	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,126	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Creswell's violent crime rate is 207.8 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

207.8 /100k

Property Crime

2074.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Creswell is served primarily by Creswell SD 40. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Creswell, OR	National Avg
School District	Creswell SD 40	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Creswell sees average highs of 48.1°F in January and 82.0°F in July, with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation and 2.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Creswell, OR
Average High — January	48.1°F
Average High — July	82.0°F
Annual Precipitation	44.4"
Annual Snowfall	2.7"

Demographics

Metric	Creswell, OR	National Avg
Population	5,607	—
Median Age	36.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	22.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jasper, OR 7 mi Trent, OR 8 mi Cottage Grove, OR 9 mi Springfield, OR 9 mi Dexter, OR 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Creswell

Creswell, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97426

Creswell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creswell, OR affordable or expensive?

Creswell's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Creswell roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $330,200 and median rent is $1,229/month.

What is the crime rate in Creswell, OR?

Creswell's violent crime rate is 207.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2074.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Creswell?

Public schools in Creswell are operated by Creswell SD 40. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Creswell, OR a good place to live?

Creswell, OR has a population of 5,607, a median household income of $85,126, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Creswell?

Creswell averages 48.1°F in January and 82.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches with about 2.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Creswell?

Creswell, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97426.

What is the population of Creswell?

The population of Creswell, Oregon is 5,607 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Creswell?

Key numbers for living in Creswell: cost of living index 102 (100 = US average), median home $330,200, median household income $85,126, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Creswell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.