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Crest Hill

Illinois · 20,459 residents · 8.976 sq mi
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Crest Hill has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,462. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $173,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,459
+53%since 2000
from 13,329 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,279 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 1,485 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+23%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K13K16K19K22K1990201020202024Crest Hill
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,462
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,313 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,439
+14%since 2000
from $22,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.5%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $107,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $655 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
34.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+25%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.4%(9,246)
Black19.4%(2,591)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(1,174)
Asian1.1%(150)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.5%(7,658)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(9,911)
Black21.8%(4,460)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(4,872)
Asian2.5%(513)
Other2.2%(458)
Diversity Score81.5%(16,665)
Diversity Score
81
+42%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+44%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crest Hill, Illinois?

Crest Hill, Illinois has about 20,459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crest Hill, Illinois?

The typical household in Crest Hill, Illinois earns about $58,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crest Hill, Illinois expensive?

In Crest Hill, Illinois, the median home is worth about $173,700, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Crest Hill, Illinois?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crest Hill, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crest Hill, Illinois?

About 12.0% of people in Crest Hill, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crest Hill, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Crest Hill, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,816 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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