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Crestwood, IL
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Crestwood, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Crestwood a Good Place to Live?
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 4.3% (19% 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 $190,601. 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 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,909/100K.
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 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.