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Creston, IL


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Creston, Illinois

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.

The People and Families of Creston

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Creston had a median family income of $44,688.

Creston Housing

Creston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Creston, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Creston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Creston Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Creston People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Creston, IL

Comparing Creston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty97
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work64
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Housing Recently Built56
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Property Taxes25
Affordability of Rents24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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