Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Creston
Creston, IA Area Guide
A former railroad town filled with modern amenities – that’s Creston!
Walkable
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Railroad
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Lake
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Iowa
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Camping
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The city of Creston was settled in 1868 by a group of railroad surveyors who camped there as part of the Burlington and Missouri Railroad. The campsite was nestled on the crest of the rail line that ran between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers, giving the city its name and official inception in 1871.
When it comes to traveling, residents have options. Route 34 runs directly through town, linking up to I-34 which takes you to Des Moines or I-29 to Omaha. Creston is a very walkable community with 5.25 square miles. Residents here enjoy spending time at McKinley Lake, where they can camp, fish, or walk the many trails.
As for education, Creston students are served by the Creston Community School District. Though, there are some private schools as well. Buena Vista University’s satellite campus and Southwestern Community College are located in Creston.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,595
Average: $62,009
Education
1,423
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,621
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Creston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
410 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
291 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
532 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Green Valley State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.