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Crestwood, IL

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Population
10,529
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
603 ft
Median Home Value
$195,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,334/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,752
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Crestwood

Crestwood is a quiet, tight-knit village located about 23 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Home to around 11,000 residents, it offers a comfortable suburban setting with straightforward commutes thanks to nearby Interstate 294 and Cicero Avenue. The community is especially well-known across the south suburbs for Ozinga Field, where families and neighbors gather all summer long to catch Windy City ThunderBolts baseball games.

Bridge over the Cal Sag Channel in Crestwood, Illinois

Everyday living here centers on convenience and recreation. You will find plenty of shopping and casual dining close to home, as well as easy access to nearby forest preserves and walking paths along the Cal-Sag Channel. School-age children attend districts shared with neighboring communities, reflecting the village's close ties with the surrounding area. With its approachable home prices and relaxed pace, Crestwood makes an appealing choice for anyone looking to put down roots near the city.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSuburban FitA+100.0rating

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