Housing in Creston, IA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$149,518
Creston vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Creston is highlighted.
Median Home Value
27th%ilemost expensive$112,600show rank
Median Rent
13th%ilemost expensive rent$672show rank
Rent Burden
30th%ilehighest rent burden15.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$112,600
Median Rent
$672
Total Housing Units
3,823
Vacancy Rate
12.6%
Owner Occupied
65.6%
Renter Occupied
34.4%
Median Property Tax
$2,148
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$811
Housing Types
Single Family74.0%
Multi-Family22.4%
Mobile Home3.6%
The median home value in Creston, IA is $112,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Creston is $149,518. The median rent is $672 per month (Census ACS). About 65.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1960. There are 3,823 total housing units.