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Crete, IL
B
Population: 8,425
Home Price: $172,700
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Overview
Crete is a small town in the state of Illinois with a population of 8,425. Crete has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(C) Average
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
34.2 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Crete, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Crete
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$50,173
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$80,718
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Crete
Illinois
United States
Median Age
49.8
41.5
42.3
Gender
Crete
Illinois
United States
Male
46.5%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
53.5%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Crete
Illinois
United States
White
57.8%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
31.8%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.5%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
5.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.3%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Crete
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$172,700
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$891
$721
$801
Family Households
45.9%
45.9%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.3%
29.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
86.5%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
13.5%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Crete
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.5%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.3%
29.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.2%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.6%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
19.9%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Crete
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
16.7%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
26.7%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Crete
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
24.7
43.2
38.0
Robbery
61.8
33.2
40.7
Assault
148.2
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Crete
Illinois
United States
Burglary
345.8
246.4
336.1
Theft
1334.0
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
123.5
122.7
167.1
Arson
12.4
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Crete, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
richton park il
hot sauce
sweet tea
recipes
comfort food
chicken wings
pizza
grilled chicken
ice cream
fried chicken
salad
wine
cravings
cheese
handicrafts
taco
pasta salad
liquor
wines
popeyes
talk about sportsand
chicago sports
wrestling
video games
rap music
pro wrestling
basketball
college basketball
college football
football
nba
gaming gaming
gaming
ncaa football ncaa
baseball
fantasy football
ncaa
esports
college athletics
nfl nba
nft
#ceo music producer
nfts
commissions open
collection
currently exhibiting
library
commissions
animator
animation
drawing
composer
photography
creative
studio
theatre
comics
creations
abstract
studios
spending time
blerd who loves
video games
tv shows
cosplay
gaming
anime
horror movies
random thoughts
fitness
youtuber
books
movies television
photography
musicals comics mangaanime
enthusiastfootball
anime cartoons
action figures
road trips
comic books
pro wrestling
tv
tv shows
gaming gaming
gaming
ncaa football ncaa
unscripted
sports
producer
arts
gentlemens club
nfl nba
hiphop
indie
movies television
photography
public relations
creative
hospitality
studio
summer
sports
arts
beach
photography
space
hiking
mountains
winter
nature
facility
lodge
aviation
cabin
facilities
rec
camping
black friday
black owned
laundromat
home depot
amazon
thrift store
coasters
winndixie
restaurants
housewares
gift cards
hotels
cracker barrel
retail
dispensaries
restaurant
mattresses
shoppe
furniture
unwrapped toys
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