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Crestwood, Illinois

Introduction to Crestwood, Illinois

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

Crestwood History

The area now known as Crestwood once consisted of many farming communities scattered throughout the region. In the early twentieth century, the rate of residential development increased in the area with the establishment of large forest preserves in the west, and the Midlothian Country Club in the south. In 1927, residents around the club incorporated the area as the village of Midlothian. It was incorporated as the village of Crestwood in 1928.

Crestwood and nearby Attractions

  • Crestwood Village Hall
  • Crestwood Public Library
  • Rivercrest Shopping Center
  • Game Connection Inc
  • Caesar Park
  • Midwest Carvers Museum

Things To Do In Crestwood

Crestwood Village Hall is the administrative center of the village, and a must-see for tourists. Tourists can visit the Rivercrest Shopping Center while Game Connection Inc. has plenty of amusement and recreational facilities. Caesar Park and Walker Park both present tourists with the option of spending the day in peace.

Crestwood Transportation

Chicago Midway International Airport, located nearby, provides air transportation facilities.

Crestwood Higher Education

Moraine Valley Community College and Chicago State University provide opportunities for higher education to the people of Crestwood.

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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