At a Glance
Median Income
$76,258
$28,750 per capita
Home Value
$203,900
Zillow: $241,453
Median Rent
$846/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
2,546/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
67.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
14.5% smoking rate
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
3.1 / 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 $76,258 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,750. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,853 business establishments, including 794 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crete is $203,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,453. Median rent is $846/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Crete reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,546/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in Crete hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
67.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crete has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population7,521
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density1,876/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born25.4%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,258
Per Capita$28,750
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$28,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,900
Rent$846
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$241,453
Housing Units2,465
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property2,546/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,373 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+67.2%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Crete was founded in 1871.
The median home in Crete was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
25.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 794 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.