Creston, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
55.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$111,118 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,598,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$920 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Luis Obispo County
3
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles Metro Area
3
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Luis Obispo County
5
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 50
Feb 4 0 52
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 1 0 58
May 0 0 62
Jun 0 0 68
Jul 0 0 71
Aug 0 0 71
Sep 0 0 68
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 2 0 55
Dec 3 0 49

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 11%

Schools

Creston Elementary
<1 miles, NW 3.7 star
Paloma Creek High
8 miles, W 2.3 star
Atascadero Middle
8 miles, W 2.3 star

Colleges

Design's School of Cosmetology
13 miles, N 1 star
Cuesta College
18 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Twin Cities Community Hospital
12 miles, NW 1.4 star
Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SW 3.2 star
French Hospital Medical Center
18 miles, SW 4.1 star
Marian Regional Medical Center
40 miles, S 3.2 star

Airports

San Luis County Regional Airport
21 miles, SW 1 star
Meadows Field
82 miles, SE 1 star
Santa Barbara Municipal Airport
85 miles, S 1.4 star