Crest Hill, IL

Crest Hill, Illinois

Crest Hill, Illinois, in Will county, is 2 miles N of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 31 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Chicago metropolitan area. Crest Hill contains a population of approximately 13,329.

The People and Families of Crest Hill

In Crest Hill, about 37% of adults are married.

Approximately 26% of Crest Hill is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, Crest Hill has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crest Hill had a median family income of $54,709. In Crest Hill, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Crest Hill.

Crest Hill Housing

Crest Hill has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Crest Hill, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Crest Hill strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Crest Hill, IL

Comparing Crest Hill to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crest Hill Almanac

Crest Hill Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Crest Hill Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Crest Hill residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Crest Hill, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Crest Hill Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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