Creston, IA


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Creston, IA

About Creston, IA

Living in Creston, IA is a great experience. This vibrant small town offers all the amenities of a much larger city while maintaining its hometown charm. With a population of 8,000 people, everyone knows everyone and there’s no shortage of activities to do here. The historic downtown area with its quaint shops and restaurants always has something new to offer visitors. The surrounding countryside provides excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation such as fishing and hunting. The schools are top-notch and the community is incredibly friendly and supportive. It’s a great place to raise a family or retire in peace and tranquility.

Location Details

State: Iowa
County: Union County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Creston
Zip Codes: 50801
Cost of Living: -27.3% lower

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Creston Cost of Living
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$112,700
-200.0% lower than avg
$48,407
-42.6% lower than avg
$950 /mo
Monthly rent (2br)
-20.8% lower than avg
Creston Crime
30.1 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Creston, Iowa
$21,600
for a family
$26,000
for a single person
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I moved here 4 years ago and have regretted it since, kids out of control lot of petty crime and drug and alcohol abuse,there are more bars in creston and can get beer  More

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Creston is your old fashioned small town, the old men don't miss a day catching up on the going's on when they're out for coffee at 5:00 am at the sale barn  More

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