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Crestwood, IL


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Crestwood, Illinois

Crestwood, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles S of Oak Lawn, Illinois (center to center) and 14 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Crestwood has a population of 11,251.

The People and Families of Crestwood

In Crestwood, about 47% of adults are married. Crestwood offers a lot of one-person housing.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the village, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crestwood had a median family income of $56,030. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Crestwood gave more campaign money ($2,750) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crestwood Housing

Owners occupy 82% of the housing units in Crestwood. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low.

Commuting

In Crestwood, 90% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to Crestwood, try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Crestwood Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Crestwood Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 15%Crestwood Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Crestwood, IL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Female Share of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Men99
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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