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Crete, IL

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Population
8,345
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
733 ft
Median Home Value
$228,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,309/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$97,147
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityPark Forest, Illinois4.3 miles away · 21,079 residents.

About Crete

Crete is a village in Will County, Illinois, situated as a far southern suburb of Chicago near the Indiana state line. Founded in 1836 as Wood's Corner, the community of approximately 8,386 is home to the historic Balmoral Park Racetrack. Public education is served by the Crete-Monee School District 201U.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingRegional Two-Party Electoral BalanceA+99.3rating

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