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Crest Hill
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Crest Hill

#12 in Best Places to Live in Will County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Crest Hill is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 20,305. Crest Hill is in Will County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Crest Hill offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Crest Hill there are a lot of parks. Residents of Crest Hill tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Crest Hill are highly rated.
    About Crest Hill...
    Population
    20,305
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $181,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,230
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crest Hill Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      162.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      9.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      78.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      29.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      206.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      808.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      78.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Crest Hill

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,172
    National
    $69,021
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