Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Crete, IL
$339,700Median listing price
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About Crete
A Will County village (about 8,500 residents in 2020) with deep 19th-century roots and a small historic core around Main Street. Housing mixes older village homes, mid-century neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions on the edges.
Home prices in Crete
The median listing price in Crete is $339,700.
Top places in Crete
- Downtown Crete (Main Street)
- Crete Public Library District
- Veterans Memorial Park
- Crete Village Hall
- Plum Creek Nature Center (nearby, Beecher)
- Balmoral Park area
Commuting from Crete
- No in-town Metra station. The nearest stations are the Metra Electric District at University Park or Richton Park, roughly 15–20 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 35 miles via I-57/IL-394; allow roughly 50–60 minutes depending on traffic.
Crete FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Crete, IL?
The median listing price in Crete is $339,700. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Crete, IL?
No in-town Metra station. The nearest stations are the Metra Electric District at University Park or Richton Park, roughly 15–20 minutes by car. Driving to downtown Chicago is about 35 miles via I-57/IL-394; allow roughly 50–60 minutes depending on traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.