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Crete, Illinois

Introduction to Crete, Illinois

Crete, Illinois, in Will county, is 11 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana and 28 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. About 7,346 people live in Crete.

Crete History

The village of Crete was established by Willard Wood and Vermonters Dyantha in 1836 as Wood’s Corner. Crete houses the Bible League’s International Headquarters. Will County was founded in 1836 and named in honor of Dr. Conrad Will, a local politician and businessman. Dr. Will was also a member of the legislature of Illinois and the first Illinois Constitutional Convention.

Crete and nearby Attractions

  • Matteson Historical Museum
  • Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve
  • Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum
  • William W. Powers State Recreation Area
  • Lemont Area Historical Society & Museum
  • Buckley Homestead County Park

Things To Do In Crete

Local parks include the Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve, Lemon Lake County Park, Buckley Homestead County Park and Oak Ridge Prairie County Park. Local museums include the Tinley Park Historical Society and Museum, the Matteson Historical Museum, the Frankfort Historical Museum and the Midwest Carvers Museum. The Brookfield Zoo and Shedd Aquarium are accessible from Crete as well. Golfers can enjoy a round at Deer Creek Golf Club, Tuckaway Golf Club or at the Hidden Meadows Golf Club.

Crete Transportation

Air transportation is available from Chicago Midway International Airport.

Crete Higher Education

Nearby colleges are Prairie State College, South Suburban College, Chicago State University and Indiana University-Northwest.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCrete Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCrete People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Crete Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Crete Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Crete Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Crete Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Crete College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Crete, IL

Comparing Crete 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
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population87
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

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