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Crete, IL


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Crete, Illinois

Crete, Illinois, in Will county, is 11 miles SW of Hammond, Indiana (center to center) and 28 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village is part of the Chicago metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 7,346 people people live in Crete.

The People and Families of Crete

In Crete, about 65% of adults are married. Homes in Crete tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crete had a median family income of $73,987. Overall, families in Crete are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the village are below middle class. Crete does not have a large underclass. It turns out that people in the village tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($27,000) in Crete than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Crete Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Crete, about 89% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the village tends to be newer than in most villages. The average property tax bill in Crete is higher than that of most other communities in Illinois.

Commuting

In Crete, 93% of commuters drive to work.

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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