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Creston, Iowa, in Union county, is 54 miles SW of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 83 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 7,597.
In Creston, about 53% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Creston, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. Creston boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Creston had a median family income of $41,003.
Political donors in Creston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Creston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Creston, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Creston, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Comparing Creston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Senior Citizens |  |  |
| Female Share of the Population | | |
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Median Family Income | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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