Crete, IL
Living in Crete
Bikeability30
Walkability18
Commute21
Public Transit45
Affordability33
Public Safety91
Airports85
Hospitals53
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
8.1kPopulation-324 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black35%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab2%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value-$23k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$891Median Monthly Rent+$117 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Utility gas87%
Crime
Violent Crime in Crete
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Will County19
Property Crime in Crete
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Will County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 9 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Crete
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding84
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding7
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Crete, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Crete, IL
Illinois Lutheran Elementary School
0 miles, NW
Illinois Lutheran High School
0 miles, SW
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
2 miles, NW
Foundations 4 Advancement
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Crete, IL
Governors State University
5 miles, W
Purdue University Northwest
13 miles, NE
DeVry University-Indiana
15 miles, E
Indiana University-Northwest
17 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Crete, IL
Franciscan Health Dyer
6 miles, NE
Franciscan Health Munster
9 miles, NE
Advocate South Suburban Hospital
10 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Crete, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
25 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
40 miles, N
South Bend International Airport
70 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
92 miles, NW