Crete
Village in Will County, Illinois
Crete is a village in Will County, Illinois, with 8,465 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Steger, 2.3 miles N.
- 8,465residents (2020 Census)
- 9.6 sq miland area · 24.7 km²
- 886 / sq mipopulation density
- 60417main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Crete
Crete is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. It is a far south suburb of Chicago, 30 miles from the Loop and only 6 miles from the Indiana border. The population was 8,465 at the 2020 census. Originally named Wood's Corner, it was founded in 1836 by Vermonters Dyantha Wood, Willard Wood & Gary Neal.
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Living in Crete
- Median household income
- $97,147
- Median home value
- $228,500
- Median rent
- $1,309/mo
- Median age
- 48.9
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Crete had 8,465 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,465 |
|---|---|
| Density | 886 per sq mi (342 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crete at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Will County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 8,465 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.55 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Coordinates | 41.4394° N, 87.6236° W |
| ZIP codes | 60417, 60475 |
| Official website | villageofcrete.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1717523 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crete
- Steger2.3 mi N
- South Chicago Heights3.1 mi N
- Goodenow3.4 mi S
- Plum Valley4.4 mi E
- Park Forest4.4 mi NW
- Sauk Village4.4 mi NE
- University Park4.7 mi W
- Willowbrook4.8 mi E
- Chicago Heights5.0 mi N
- Ford Heights5.4 mi NE
- Eagle Lake6.0 mi SE
- Beecher6.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Crete
What county is Crete in?
Crete is in Will County, Illinois.
What is the population of Crete, IL?
8,465 people lived in Crete at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crete, IL?
The main ZIP code is 60417. Other ZIP codes: 60475.
What towns are near Crete?
Steger (2.3 mi), South Chicago Heights (3.1 mi), Goodenow (3.4 mi), Plum Valley (4.4 mi), Park Forest (4.4 mi).
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