Crest Hill, IL

Crest Hill, IL

At a Glance

How Crest Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crest Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Crest Hill a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Crest Hill residents earn a median household income of $71,408 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,522. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crest Hill is $222,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $284,520. Median rent is $1,386/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Safety & Crime

Crest Hill reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 934/100K.

Education

21.5% of adults in Crest Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crest Hill has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches.

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