Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Crest Hill, IL
$294,900Median listing price
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About Crest Hill
A small Will County city (about 20,500 residents in 2020) directly north of Joliet, largely built out in the mid-20th century. Housing is mostly postwar ranches, split-levels, and modest subdivisions, with commercial strips along Plainfield Road, Theodore Street, and Larkin Avenue.
Home prices in Crest Hill
The median listing price in Crest Hill is $294,900.
Top places in Crest Hill
- Old Joliet Prison (adjacent, in Joliet)
- Rock Run Greenway Trail
- Theodore Street retail corridor
- Crest Hill City Hall
- White Oak Library District (Crest Hill branch)
- St. Joseph Medical Center area (Joliet)
Commuting from Crest Hill
- No in-town Metra station. The Heritage Corridor and Rock Island District stations at Joliet Transportation Center are roughly 10–15 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 40 miles via I-55; allow roughly 1 to 1¼ hours depending on traffic.
Crest Hill FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crest Hill, IL?
The median listing price in Crest Hill is $294,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Crest Hill, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The Heritage Corridor and Rock Island District stations at Joliet Transportation Center are roughly 10–15 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 40 miles via I-55; allow roughly 1 to 1¼ hours depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.