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Creston, OH

Creston, OH.

Population: 3,804 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Creston, OH is $258,058 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $180,000 after a median 34 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, winter weather, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,058

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$258,058
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+44.3%
10-year appreciation
+101.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2023)
$286,445
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$180,000
Median list price
$233,950
Median price per sqft
$186
1-year sale-price change
-10.7%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
5
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$753/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,082/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,530/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.1 : 1
Schools include
Norwayne Middle School, Norwayne High School, Norwayne Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, winter weather, hail, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
52.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Copley Square Plaza (18.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
40.5°F
Annual precipitation
41.7 in
Annual snowfall
28.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,900
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
31,851

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (28 mi)
National parks include
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, First Ladies National Historic Site, James A Garfield National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
47
Nearest airport
Westfield Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
44
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SAMARITAN MEDICAL CENTER, UNION HOSPITAL, LOUIS STOKES CLEVELAND VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-243 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
41.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,319
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
41,610
Average weekly wage
$1,160
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
232

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CrestonState medianUS median
Typical home value$258,058$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$180,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market34 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,319$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Creston, OH?
$258,058.
What is the median sale price in Creston, OH?
$180,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Creston, OH?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Creston, OH?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,082/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Creston, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, winter weather, hail, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Creston, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Creston, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Creston, OH?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Creston, OH?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Creston, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Creston, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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