City safety & data profile

Crest HillIL

Crest Hill, IL is a 21K-resident city in Will County with a median household income of $73,033.

Will County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Crest Hill, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Crest Hill has a population larger than 47% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $232,900.

Data updated 2026-07-19

21K
Population
Top 53%
By size
$73,033
Median income
$232,900
Median home
12%
Poverty rate

The read on Crest Hill

Crest Hill posts a median household income higher than 41% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 59%
by median income, US cities

Where Crest Hill income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$73,033 Bottom 41% higher than 41% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Crest Hill, IL beyond the headline numbers

Crest Hill sits inside Will County, Illinois, at roughly 41.55°N, -88.10°W. Population 21,153, $73,033 median household income. Median home value $232,900, median rent $1,481. Poverty rate 12%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Crest Hill's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 40.7%, then short sleep duration at 40%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Crest Hill from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
21,153
Crest Hill
Median Income
$73,033
+7% vs avg
Median Home Value
$232,900
Near average
Median Age
39.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Will County) - Crest Hill's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
701K+3%
Median Income
$109,984+44%
Median Home Value
$319,600+46%
Poverty Rate
7.3%-9%
Unemployment
4.9%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Crest Hill, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,481/mo
Poverty Rate
12% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 5.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.9%
Work From Home 6.2%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 56.7%
African American 15.4%
Asian 3.1%

Health Profile 14 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
40.7%
Short Sleep Duration
40%
High Blood Pressure
34.5%
Physical Inactivity
27.5%
Binge Drinking
18.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.7%
Current Smoking
13.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.6%
Current Asthma
9.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.8%
Annual Checkup 76.7%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.3%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Crest Hill, IL? ▼
Crest Hill, IL has a population of 21,153 people, located in Will County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Crest Hill? ▼
The median household income in Crest Hill, IL is $73,033 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12%.
What is the median home value in Crest Hill? ▼
The median home value in Crest Hill, IL is $232,900. Median rent is $1,481/month.
What are the top health concerns in Crest Hill? ▼
The top health indicators in Crest Hill include Obesity (40.7%), Short Sleep Duration (40%), High Blood Pressure (34.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Crest Hill? ▼
The median age in Crest Hill, IL is 39.1 years. 23.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Crest Hill, IL is located in Will County, Illinois. With a population of 21K and a $73,033 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Crest Hill area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Crest Hill's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Crest Hill area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Will County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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