Creston

The area that is now Creston was once a part of the Rancho Huerhuero Mexican land grant.

Welcome to Creston

Creston, California is a rural farm-oriented community located within San Luis Obispo County. Creston is approximately 10 miles east of Atascadero, nestled in the heart of California’s wine country. The climate is warm, friendly, and fairly rural in nature with quiet country lanes, rolling green hills, and plenty of sunshine. Many notable people have called Creston home including, writer L. Ron Hubbard, actor/producer, cinematographer Todd Fisher, and singer/actress/author Catherine Hickland.
 
The area that is now Creston was once a part of the Rancho Huerhuero Mexican land grant. Creston was named after a local land owner Calvin J. Cressy, who along with two other men bought Rancho HeurHuero and laid out the town. Boundaries were laid out and the lots were assigned numbers in 1890 and the town grew. In more recent years, Writer and Scientology founder and author, L. Ron Hubbard lived and died at his ranch near Creston. The Ranch is also the site of the Church of Spiritual Technology. The CDP was also the home of the Cardiff Stud Ranch (now known as Windfall Farms), which was owned by TV personality Alex Trebek. The ranch was home to many retired racehorses including Skywalker, Itsallgreektome, and many others.
 
As rural as the area is commuting is fact of life, local highways in or near Creston include California State Road 58, California State Road 46, California State Road 41, and others. Homes for sale in Creston range from starter homes up through estate-style properties, but the majority of homes are middle-class or higher in nature. Call Robert Sousa at 805-460-3000 today for assistance in the search for the home or ranch of your dreams in beautiful Creston, California.
 
 
Market Report

Overview for Creston, CA

1,039 people live in Creston, where the median age is 45.9 and the average individual income is $57,321. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,039

Total Population

45.9 years

Median Age

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$57,321

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Creston, CA

Creston has 424 households, with an average household size of 2.45. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Creston do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

1,039

Total Population

Medium

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

45.9

Median Age

47.16 / 52.84%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
424

Total Households

2.45

Average Household Size

$57,321

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Creston, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby Creston. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Category
Grades
School rating
PUBLIC
K - 5th
2/5

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