City

Crest Hill, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥17,226Population
💰$71,413Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$223,000Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 52.2%Hispanic: 25.9%Black: 14.1%Asian: 3.5%Other: 4.1%Race
White52.2%
Hispanic25.9%
Black14.1%
Asian3.5%
Other4.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma323 (2.8%)
HS Graduate3,724 (32%)
Some College1,258 (10.8%)
Associates2,072 (17.8%)
Bachelors1,325 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree2,919 (25.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 32%Some College: 10.8%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 25.1%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad32.0%
Some College10.8%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate25.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.2%Renter: 31.8%Tenure
Owner68.2%
Renter31.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
46%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,413 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$223,000 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,386/mo
Total Housing Units7,884
Vacant Units233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
53%
About Crest Hill, IL

Crest Hill is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,226 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.8 years.

Economically, Crest Hill is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,413 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Crest Hill is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,386 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crest Hill is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (52.23%).

Crest Hill, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Crest Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60403 17,226 $71,413 $223,000 $1,386 5.4% 36.5% 68.2%