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Creston, OH
Village in Wayne County, Ohio.
Population
2,413
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,102
ZIP codes
0
Creston and its ZIP codes
Creston at a glance
- Creston is about 3.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,500 a year, 4% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 (20% below Ohio) and median rent is $861 a month.
Local data for Creston, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Creston, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,500
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$171,500
Median rent
$861/mo
Homeownership
88.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (563), Irish Americans (459), Italian Americans (144).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Creston.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,569
48,168 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,004
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$649M
FY 2026, $5,550 per person
How people get to work
Creston, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Creston, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
504
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
126
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 17°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Creston, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Creston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1 |
| SevilleVillage | 3.5 mi | 2.6 |
| Westfield CenterVillage | 3.9 mi | 2.1 |
| BurbankVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Gloria Glens ParkVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| RittmanCity | 6.3 mi | 6.3 |
| Chippewa LakeVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.2 |
| LodiVillage | 7.1 mi | 2.3 |
| SmithvilleVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.2 |
| CongressVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| WadsworthCity | 9.7 mi | 11.5 |
| MarshallvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| West SalemVillage | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| DoylestownVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| OrrvilleCity | 11 mi | 5.6 |
| MedinaCity | 11 mi | 11.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Creston, OH in?
- Creston is in Wayne County, Ohio.
- What is the population of Creston, OH?
- About 2,413 people live in Creston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Creston?
- Nearby places include Sterling (2.9 mi), Seville (3.5 mi), Westfield Center (3.9 mi), Burbank (4.9 mi), Gloria Glens Park (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023