Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Crete, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$675
Population
8,240
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Tranquil Chicago suburb nestled in Will County
Suburban
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Scenic
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Peaceful
Located about 36 miles south of Chicago’s Loop, Crete is a quiet suburb in a scenic locale. Crete exudes a small-town atmosphere, complete with a quaint Main Street and a strong sense of community. Crete contains plenty of tranquil parks and boasts close proximity to numerous forest preserves and golf courses.
Crete is a predominantly residential community, offering an array of apartments available for rent along tree-lined avenues. Crete’s commercial offerings are largely centered on the intersection of Main Street and Exchange Street, where residents enjoy access to a slew of antique shops, eateries, and low-key bars. Governors State University is just a short drive away from the community, making Crete a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff desiring a peaceful lifestyle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,990
Average: $108,027
Education
2,277
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,880
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Crete has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Crete, IL is $500 for a studio, $675 for one bedroom, and $934 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crete has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$675/month
549 Sq Ft
House
$1,682/month
1,041 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Crete, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
458 Students
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Crete-Monee Sixth Grade Center
Public
Grades 5-6
324 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,461 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
- Plum Creek Nature Center
- Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve
- Thorn Creek Woods Nature Preserve
- Central Park Wetlands
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.