Creston: Economy & Jobs
Creston's typical household earns $68,500 (1.1× below Wayne County median $73,574; about the same as Ohio median $71,389), with homes at a median value of $171,500. The surrounding county supports 62,902 jobs (avg $58,076).
- $89,943 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Ohio $78,408).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $68,500 — near the Ohio median ($66,082). Poverty rate 4.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 34% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.5× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 15.0% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 33.7% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 3.0% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $95,970 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $8,631,867 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $89,943 (vs Ohio $78,408) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $71,732 |
| Median Household Income | $68,500 (vs Ohio $66,082) |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $68,500 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 2.4% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 7% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 25.90 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.0% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | moderate commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 62,902 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $3,653,084,037 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $58,076 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 5,469,160 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% (vs Ohio 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 19 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 89,621 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 4,716.90 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Corn, Horticulture Totals, Soybeans |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 4,089 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 56,122 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,956,712 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 17 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 60 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 22 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 6 |
| Local Businesses · Electronics Stores | 8 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 104 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 132 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 15 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 34 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (2)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Circle K 4705441 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 2 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER MEDINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,052,481,037 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 5,767.97 (vs Ohio $6,792) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 182,470 people (vs Ohio 29,269) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 83.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Pct Walked | 7.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 41.8 years (vs Ohio 38.1y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.5% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 2 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12