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Creston, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
93 Population 32/sq mi density
$58,800 Median Income $46,858 per capita
$560,468 Home Value
$1,072 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 289 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$58,800 median income, 22.2% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.3 / 5.0
$560,468 home value, $1,072/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Creston, BC

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,800
22% below
$46,858 per capita
Home Value
$560,468
99% above
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
8% below
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
43.8% high school+
Unemployment
22.2%
517% above
14.1% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
289 sunny days/yr

How Creston Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Creston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
199%
Rent
92%
Poverty
114%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
617%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Creston a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Creston residents earn a median household income of $58,800 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,858. The unemployment rate stands at 22.2% (517% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Creston is $560,468 , 99% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,072/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

0.0% of adults in Creston hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 43.8% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Creston has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population93
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,800
Per Capita$46,858
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty14.1%
Avg Weekly Wage$901

Housing

F
Home Value$560,468
Rent$1,072
Ownership28.6%
Housing Units35
Rent Burden17.9%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days289/yr
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation2,087 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+43.8%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute8 min

Did You Know?

40.0% work from home.