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Creston, IA

Creston, IA.

Population: 9,034 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,896
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+17.1%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+75.5%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$157,604
House Price Index
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
18

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, coldWave, hail, heatWave, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Creston Municipal Airport (CSQ) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-6 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Median annual property tax
$2,346
Mean commute to work
12 min
Households with broadband internet
70.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,246
Average weekly wage
$797
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents