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Creston, Illinois, in Ogle county, is 24 miles S of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 67 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Rockford metropolitan area. Creston contains a population of approximately 543.
In Creston, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Creston, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Creston.
In 2000, Creston had a median family income of $44,688.
Creston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Creston, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Creston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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