Overview

Introduction to Crete, Illinois

Crete, Illinois, in Will county, is 11 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana and 28 miles S of Chicago, Illinois.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population8,184
Male Share of the Population49%
Female Share of the Population51%
Senior Citizens21.1%
Employed Population 16+3,693
Age of the Population46

Families

% of people married49.6%
Average household size3

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher34.7%
Median Earnings25+$46,806
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$16,776
Median Earnings With High School Degree$39,569

Wealth

Median Family Income$85,417
% Above Poverty Level96.4%
% Below Poverty Level3.6%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time32 minutes
% Working from Home4.2%
% Walking and Biking to Work0.5%
% Using Public Transportation4%

Housing

People Living Alone30.5%
Median Gross Rent$973
Median House Value$166,000

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)37.2%
German18.8%
Irish12%
Polish6.1%
Italian6%
English5.5%
African3%
Dutch2.8%
Swedish2.6%
Russian2.2%
Lithuanian1.9%
Hungarian1.2%
West Indian0.9%
Jamaican0.9%
French Except Basque0.9%
Norwegian0.9%
Scottish0.6%
Arab0.5%
Austrian0.5%
Swiss0.4%
Slovak0.4%
Palestinian0.4%
Welsh0.3%
Greek0.3%
Croatian0.2%
Romanian0.2%
Serbian0.2%
Czech0.1%
Luxemburger0.1%
South African0.1%
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Crete Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyWill County
Standard Zip Codes60417
Phone Area Codes708
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude41.45
Approximate Longitude-87.61

Crete Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationPARK FOREST
Distance4.7 miles
Jan Temp15 to 29 F
Apr Temp39 to 58 F
Jul Temp65 to 84 F
Oct Temp43 to 63 F
Annual Precip38.6 inches
StationLOWELL
Distance16.6 miles
Jan Temp12 to 30 F
Apr Temp37 to 60 F
Jul Temp62 to 84 F
Oct Temp39 to 64 F
Annual Precip40 inches
StationJOLIET BRANDON RD DAM
Distance24.6 miles
Jan Temp14 to 30 F
Apr Temp37 to 60 F
Jul Temp63 to 85 F
Oct Temp41 to 64 F
Annual Precip36.9 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Chicago Heights30,087$58,142
Park Forest21,699$59,255
South Chicago Heights4,105$39,154

Crete Public Libraries

Crete Public Library District
1177 NORTH MAIN STREET
Crete, Illinois
(708) 672-8017

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Crete Public Schools

Balmoral Elem Sch
1124 W New Monee Rd
ZIP: 60417
(708) 367-2500
Primary
Total Enrollment 439
Crete Elementary School
435 North St
ZIP: 60417
(708) 367-8430
Primary
Total Enrollment 380
Crete-monee Early Childhood Cntr
1500 S Sangamon St
ZIP: 60417
(708) 367-2770
Primary
Total Enrollment 177
Crete-monee High School
1515 W Exchange St
ZIP: 60417
(708) 367-8230
High
Total Enrollment 1569
Crete-monee Sixth Grade Cntr
760 W Exchange St
ZIP: 60417
(708) 367-2700
Middle
Total Enrollment 299

Crete Private Schools

Illinois Lutheran Elementary School
448 Cass St
ZIP: 60417
Elementary
Total Enrollment 165
Illinois Lutheran High School
1610 Main St
ZIP: 60417
Secondary
Total Enrollment 134
Mother Teresa Catholic Academy
24201 S Kings Rd
ZIP: 60417
Elementary
Total Enrollment 291
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