Crestwood, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Cook County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,622 Population 3,483/sq mi density
$68,686 Median Income $39,622 per capita
$187,700 Home Value $205,052 Zillow
$1,300 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
136 Violent Crime/100K 2,154 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,686 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,700 home value, $1,300/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Crestwood, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,686
9% below
$39,622 per capita
Home Value
$187,700
33% below
Zillow: $205,052
Median Rent
$1,300/mo
12% above
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
64% below
2,154/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
31% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Crestwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
67%
Rent
112%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crestwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crestwood residents earn a median household income of $68,686 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,622. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crestwood is $187,700 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $205,052. Median rent is $1,300/month, with 28.8% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Crestwood reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,154/100K.

Education

23.1% of adults in Crestwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crestwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population10,622
Median Age50.7 yrs
Density3,483/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,686
Per Capita$39,622
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,700
Rent$1,300
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$205,052
Housing Units5,238
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent136/100K
Property2,154/100K

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,536/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation613 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188

Did You Know?

The median home in Crestwood was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.