City

Crete, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  Will County  ·  Illinois

👥15,408Population
💰$93,346Median HH Income▲ 22% above avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$225,900Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 23% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.2%Hispanic: 9.6%Black: 35.8%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.4%Race
White49.2%
Hispanic9.6%
Black35.8%
Asian0.6%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
30%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty7.4% ▼ 26% below avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 23% above avg
No HS Diploma118 (1.1%)
HS Graduate3,157 (29.3%)
Some College1,288 (12%)
Associates1,741 (16.2%)
Bachelors1,188 (11%)
Graduate Degree3,276 (30.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 12%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 30.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College12.0%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate30.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.4%Renter: 10.6%Tenure
Owner89.4%
Renter10.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$93,346 ▲ 22% above avg
Median Home Value$225,900 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,362/mo
Total Housing Units6,356
Vacant Units420

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
52%
About Crete, IL

Crete is a city in Illinois, located in Will County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,408 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Crete is a middle-income community. The median household income of $93,346 is above the national average. Approximately 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Crete is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $225,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,362 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crete is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.2%.

Crete, IL offers residents above-average earning potential within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Crete
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
60417 15,408 $93,346 $225,900 $1,362 6.0% 41.5% 89.4%