Creston is a small town of 213 in Washington, with a median household income of $54,792
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Creston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
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: 93.4
Creston's overall cost of living index is 93.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Creston costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Creston, WA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$130,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$539
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Creston's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
173.7 /100k
Property Crime
987.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Creston is served primarily by Creston School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Creston, WA
National Avg
School District
Creston School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Creston sees average highs of 31.8°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 12.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.3 inches of snow per year.
Creston's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Creston roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $130,000 and median rent is $539/month.
Creston's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 987.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Creston are operated by Creston School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Creston, WA has a population of 213, a median household income of $54,792, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 31.8°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.5 inches
with about 30.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Creston, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99117.
The population of Creston, Washington is 213 with a median age of 61.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Creston: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $130,000, median household income $54,792, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
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