At a Glance
Median Income
$97,984
$56,908 per capita
Home Value
$209,100
Zillow: $290,447
Median Rent
$1,283/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
235/100K
1,803/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Crete Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crete's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crete a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crete residents earn a median household income of $97,984 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,908. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,872 business establishments, including 1,110 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crete is $209,100 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,447. Median rent is $1,283/month, with 32.5% 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
Crete reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,803/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.7% of adults in Crete hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crete has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,382
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density887/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,984
Per Capita$56,908
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$31,242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$209,100
Rent$1,283
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$290,447
Housing Units3,332
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent235/100K
Property1,803/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault148/100K
Burglary346/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death10,981/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation736 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute37 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Crete was founded in 1836.
The median home in Crete was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 1,110 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 53 fatal vehicle crashes.
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