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Crestwood.
About
Life in Crestwood
Crestwood is a community of 10,622 people in Illinois. The median household income is $75,752, median rent runs about $1,300 per month, and median home values are around $195,200. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Crestwood at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Foreign-Born
12.3%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
-2.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Crestwood: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Crestwood, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.9%), and 9.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.7%
of residents
65 and Older
27.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
16.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
46.1%
of households
Married Couples
29.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.02
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for IL
Rent, home values, and income in Crestwood
In Crestwood, home values are 26% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
35.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,174
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
76.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $204,172 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in Crestwood and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Cook County, which includes Crestwood, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Crestwood: Cook County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Cook County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Crestwood is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Crestwood Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute32.7 min avg
How Crestwood residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Crestwood, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 23 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Crestwood runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
143.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,463.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Crestwood Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 55 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
100.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cook County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cook County, which includes Crestwood, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 55 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 55 | Flood | $494.9M |
| 2024 | 57 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550.0M |
| 2022 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.1M |
| 2021 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 38 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $20,000 |
| 2018 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cook County, county-wide
Crestwood is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cook County, which includes Crestwood, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
149
per year
Moderate Days
191
per year
Unhealthy Days
5
per year
Cook County, county-wide
Crestwood is less than 1% of Cook County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Crestwood has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
38.8"
Hot Days/Year
21
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
108
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
127
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 20°F | 2.30" |
| Feb | 37°F | 23°F | 2.12" |
| Mar | 48°F | 32°F | 2.66" |
| Apr | 60°F | 42°F | 4.15" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.75" |
| Jun | 81°F | 63°F | 4.53" |
| Jul | 85°F | 68°F | 4.02" |
| Aug | 83°F | 67°F | 4.10" |
| Sep | 77°F | 59°F | 3.33" |
| Oct | 64°F | 47°F | 3.86" |
| Nov | 50°F | 35°F | 2.73" |
| Dec | 38°F | 25°F | 2.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Crestwood
Uninsured
9.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Crestwood's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palos Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Palos Heights
Ingalls Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Harvey
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Oak Lawn
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Crestwood
Crestwood's student/teacher ratio is 13.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Crestwood (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,569 students · in-state tuition $73,962 · 96% graduate · median earnings $103,872 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 5,671 students · in-state tuition $8,675 · 51% graduate · median earnings $58,620 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,096 students · in-state tuition $39,080 · 62% graduate · median earnings $64,661 (10 yrs after entry)
Illinois Institute of Technology
14.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,833 students · in-state tuition $53,398 · 75% graduate · median earnings $90,804 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 2,640 students · in-state tuition $5,662 · 30% graduate · median earnings $47,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 1,384 students · in-state tuition $13,358 · 38% graduate · median earnings $48,395 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Crestwood
Crestwood has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
33 mi awayPublic Libraries in Crestwood
Crestwood Public Library District
4955 West 135th Street, Crestwood
Cities Near Crestwood
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Crestwood FAQ
Is Crestwood, Illinois affordable?⌄
Crestwood's median rent is $1,334/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $75,752/year. Median home value is $195,200.
Is Crestwood, Illinois safe?⌄
Crestwood's violent crime rate was 143 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2464 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Crestwood, Illinois?⌄
Cook County, which includes Crestwood, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Crestwood, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Crestwood is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,334/month and median household income is $75,752/year. The median home value is $195,200. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Crestwood, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Crestwood is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from