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Creston, Iowa real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Creston, IA (Union County) — Census median home value $112,600, county listing prices up about 11.0% over the past year.
Creston, IA is in Union County, Iowa — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,466, with a median household income of $50,752. Census data puts Creston's median home value at $112,600.
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Creston market snapshot
Population
7,466
Median Household Income
$50,752
Median Home Value (city)
$112,600
Median Gross Rent
$672/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+11.0%
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What makes Creston different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Creston's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $112,600.
County Price Trend
Union County's FHFA house price index shows a 11% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Creston has an estimated population of 7,466 and a median household income of $50,752, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Creston's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Creston FAQ
What are home values like in Creston, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Creston's median home value at $112,600.
What is the population of Creston, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Creston's population at approximately 7,466.
What's the median rent in Creston, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Creston at approximately $672 per month.
What is the median household income in Creston, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Creston at approximately $50,752.
Is the Creston housing market growing?
Union County's FHFA house price index shows a 11% annual change in 2025.
Is Creston, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Creston's median home value at about 2.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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