Crete, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Crete, Illinois Summary
Life in Crete research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Crete over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Crete:
The population in Crete is 8,382.
The median home value in Crete is $298,986.
The median income in Crete is $97,984.
The cost of living in Crete is 100 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Crete is $1,283.
The unemployment rate in Crete is 7.1%.
The poverty rate in Crete is 8.2%.
The average high in Crete is 59.7° and the average low is 40.1°.
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Crete, IL Crime Report
Crime in Crete summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Crete. Key points include:
There were 89 total crimes in Crete in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Crete is 1,075.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Crete is 169.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Crete is 906.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Crete is -49.26% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Crete Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Crete / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 89 | 1,075.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 14 | 169.1 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 48.3 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 108.7 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 75 | 906.1 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 229.6 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 50 | 604.1 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 72.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Crete, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Crete summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Crete. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Crete is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Crete is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Crete is $298,986.
The median income in Crete is $97,984.
Crete's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Crete Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Crete | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 78 | 91 | 100 | |
Crete, IL Weather
The average high in Crete is 59.7° and the average low is 40.1°.
There are 71.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.0 inches of precipitation each year with 28.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Crete |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 28.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Crete Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Crete
The current population in Crete is 8,382. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8,382 | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 8,425 | 0.0% |
| 2021 | 8,425 | 4.6% |
| 2020 | 8,058 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 8,118 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 8,184 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,210 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 8,215 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 8,246 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 8,284 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 8,283 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 8,336 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 8,397 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 8,442 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Crete
Crete is:
49.1% White with 4,113 White residents.
34.3% African American with 2,879 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.0% Asian with 80 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 11 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 427 Two Or More residents.
10.4% Hispanic with 872 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Crete | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.1% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 34.3% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 10.4% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Crete
Crete is 53.5% female with 4,485 female residents.
Crete is 46.5% male with 3,897 male residents.
| Gender | Crete | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Crete for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Crete completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Crete completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Crete completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Crete completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Crete completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Crete completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Crete completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Crete completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Crete completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Crete | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Crete, Illinois
4.1% of households in Crete earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Crete earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.3% of households in Crete earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Crete earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.9% of households in Crete earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.6% of households in Crete earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.6% of households in Crete earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.5% of households in Crete earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.0% of households in Crete earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.9% of households in Crete earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Crete | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.3% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.6% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.6% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.0% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
