Creston

Small town · British Columbia · Population 5,583

Housing and jobs

Housing costs, rents, incomes and jobs in Creston, with comparisons and sources.

30 · Below average

Average monthly rent$948/month

BC: $1,494/month · Canada: $1,209/month · 2006: $840/month (estimated) · 2016: $888/month (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Median dwelling value (owner-estimated)$348,000

BC: $785,000 · Canada: $472,000 · 2016: $276,478 (in 2021 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Households spending 30%+ of income on housing17.7%

BC: 25.5% · Canada: 20.9% · 2006: 23.5% (estimated) · 2016: 24.7% · Statistics Canada, 2021

50 · Average

Median household income$58,800

BC: $85,000 · Canada: $84,000 · 2006: $46,063 (estimated) · 2016: $50,234 (in 2020 dollars) · Statistics Canada, 2021

Population growth (5-year)4.1%

BC: 7.6% · Canada: 5.2% · 2016: 0.8% · Statistics Canada, 2021

Unemployment rate9%

BC: 8.4% · Canada: 10.3% · 2006: 5.7% (estimated) · 2016: 6.1% · Statistics Canada, 2021