Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Crete is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,382. Residents earn $97,984 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Crete receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Crete offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Crete is $97,984, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Crete is $209,100, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,283 per month. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Crete is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 61 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,655 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Crete experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches, including 28.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,984 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,908 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,177 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,524 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.8% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 11,872 |
| County GDP | $31,242M |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Healthcare | 1,376 |
| Retail | 1,546 |
| Manufacturing | 366 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
| Commute Time | 37.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $209,100 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $290,447 |
| Median List Price | $289,500 |
| Median List Price | $289,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $141 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 18.4% |
| Inventory | 49 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,283 |
| 10% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,190 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
| Obesity | 41.5% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,981/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Total Violent | 60.9/100K |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 12.2/100K |
| Assault | 48.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,655.3/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 340.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,265.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.7/100K |
| Arson | 24.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.1 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 736 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4405°N, 87.6245°W |
| County FIPS | 18089 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.7% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,376 |
| Restaurants | 1,110 |
| Retail Stores | 1,546 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 53 |
| Avg Commute | 37.4 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |