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Crest Hill, IL

Crest Hill is a city in Lockport Township, Will County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census put Crest Hill's population at 20,459.

Crest Hill is located at 41°33′52″N 88°6′31″W (41.5645, -88.1089). Crest Hill decided to incorporate itself to avoid being annexed by the City of Joliet and became officially incorporated as the City of Crest Hill on January 22, 1960. According to the 2010 census, Crest Hill has a total area of 9.166 square miles (23.74 km²), of which 9.03 square miles (23.39 km²) (or 98.52%) is land and 0.136 square miles (0.35 km²) (or 1.48%) is water.

The neighborhood of Stern Park Gardens, later incorporated with Crest Hill, renamed itself Lidice in 1942 following the Lidice massacre. Former presidential candidate Wendell Willkie and Czechoslovak president-in-exile Edvard Beneš spoke at the dedication commemorating the tragedy.

At the 2000 census, there were 13,329 people, 4,478 households, and 2,758 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,861.2 inhabitants per square mile (718.6/km²). There were 4,808 housing units at an average density of 671.4 per square mile (259.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 69.4% (White Non-Hispanic) 19.6% (African American), 8.8% (Hispanic), 3.2% (Other), 1.4% (Two or more races), and .5% (American Indian). The total can be more than 100% because Hispanics could be counted as other races.

There were 4,478 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.4% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median household income was $45,313 and the median family income was $54,709. Males had a median income of $41,715 compared with $27,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,317. About 2.6% of families and 4.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over.

Crest Hill prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents. The Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center, a leading healthcare facility in the region, serves the community by providing comprehensive medical services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Lockport Township Park District. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include CFX Crest Hill and Fit Foundation. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Crest Hill, such as the Prairie Bluff Preserve Loop and Brent Hassert Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Crest Hill, IL are Old Joliet Prison, HellsGate Haunted House, and Joliet Iron Works Historic Site.

Population: 20,118 (2023). ZIP codes: 60403, 60489. Area code: 815. Elevation: 640 ft (200 m). Area: 9.18 sq mi (23.79 km²).

FAQs

Is Crest Hill, IL a good place to live?

Crest Hill is in Will County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Crest Hill offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Crest Hill, there are a lot of parks. Residents of Crest Hill tend to have moderate political views. 

What is Crest Hill, IL is known for?

The City is located about 40 miles southwest of Chicago and is bordered by Romeoville to the north and Joliet to the south, with close access to I-55, I-80, and I-355. Crest Hill is home to Carillon Lakes, a highly desirable senior living community with 1,100 homes; an industrial park anchored by Amazon, two active TIF Districts, and a third district in the process. The City is making multi-million-dollar upgrades to its wastewater treatment plants and has joined the Joliet Water Commission to purchase Lake Michigan water in 2030.

What is the ethnicity of Crest Hill, IL?

Crest Hill, IL is home to a population of 19.9k people, of which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2022, 9.73% of Crest Hill, IL residents were born outside of the country (1.94k people). In 2022, there were 2.43 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (10.1k people) in Crest Hill, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.18k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 2.02k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Crest Hill

Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center

Lockport Township Park District

CFX Crest Hill 

Fit Foundation

Prairie Bluff Preserve Loop 

Brent Hassert Park

Old Joliet Prison

HellsGate Haunted House

Joliet Iron Works Historic Site

Niche

Data USA

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