The reclaiming of Briggs Park, by police and residents together, shows strength of Creston. Improvements in policing, esp community policing, are a strength. The high rate of home ownership provides stability. The area has a mix of economic groups in its residents. There's also a mix of residential and commercial and industrial land uses.
Residents feel safe walking in their neighborhoods at night.
The good public and private schools attract home-buyuers. The new credit union, providing walk-in service, is a sign of neighborhood strength. There is a mixture of churches oriented to area resients. Most areas show a diversity of age groups. Most residents take pride in their neighborhood.