Will County, Illinois
Crete Real Estate and Local Guide
Crete is a far south suburb of Chicago in Will County, about 30 miles from downtown and 6 miles from the Indiana border, with a residential, community-oriented character. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Crete best.
About the area
Living in Crete, IL
The village was originally named Wood's Corner and was founded in 1836 by Vermonters Dyantha Wood, Willard Wood, and Gary Neal.
The housing market
Homes in Crete
- About 89.8% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 83.6% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $209,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Crete home
Crete Area Historical Society and Museum
Local history museum in the former 1853 Crete Congregational Church
Balmoral Park
Former harness horse racing track that closed to live racing in 2015
Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve
Forest Preserve District of Will County site with hiking, sledding, and a nature center near Crete
Crete Park District
Local district operating parks including Crete Park, Garrett Park, Gordon Park, and Heritage Park Sports Complex
Goodenow Grove
Forest preserve along Plum Creek offering hiking, ice skating, and sledding
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.