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IL area data

Creston, IL

Creston, IL.

Population: 306 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$212,127
1-year appreciation
+10.4%
3-year appreciation
+19.2%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$219,015
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$216,000
1-year forecast
+3.6%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
41.6 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Hendrickson Flying Service Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+7 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Median annual property tax
$3,375
Households with broadband internet
85.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,226
Average weekly wage
$1,138
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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 →

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