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Crestwood Illinois Real Estate
Crestwood Illinois Real Estate

 

Crestwood, Illinois Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 11,251. Estimated population in July 2005: 11,207 (-0.4% change)
Males: 5,182 (46.1%), Females: 6,069 (53.9%)

Zip code: 60445

Median resident age: 38.7 years
Median household income: $45,813 (year 2000)
Median house value: $149,000 (year 2000)

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Races in Crestwood:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.1%)
  • Black (4.5%)
  • Hispanic (3.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.1%)
  • Other race (1.0%)

Ancestries: Irish (29.3%), German (23.8%), Polish (19.8%), Italian (11.9%), English (4.8%), Swedish (4.5%).

Land area: 3.1 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Crestwood

  • High school or higher: 84.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 30.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Crestwood village

  • Never married: 28.2%
  • Now married: 48.4%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 11.4%
  • Divorced: 10.8%

3.4% Foreign born (2.1% Europe, 1.1% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +141 (+1.3%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Oak Lawn, IL (4.9 miles , pop. 55,245).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (14.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Alsip, IL (1.9 miles ), Midlothian, IL (2.0 miles ), Robbins, IL (2.4 miles ), Oak Forest, IL (2.6 miles ), Palos Heights, IL (3.9 miles ), Merrionette Park, IL (4.0 miles ), Posen, IL (4.1 miles ), Blue Island, IL (4.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 15 buildings, average cost: $114,600
  • 1997: 17 buildings, average cost: $112,400
  • 1998: 10 buildings, average cost: $129,300
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $118,600
  • 2000: 35 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 2001: 25 buildings, average cost: $100,800
  • 2002: 13 buildings, average cost: $117,100
  • 2003: 18 buildings, average cost: $117,400
  • 2004: 20 buildings, average cost: $112,300
  • 2005: 36 buildings, average cost: $108,200

Latitude: 41.65 N, Longitude: 87.74 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 708

Crestwood, Illinois business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (17.2%), Retail trade (15.7%), Manufacturing (11.8%), Transportation and warehousing,and utilities (10.1%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,619 (+14.4%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 635 (11.6%)

Crime in Crestwood by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 0 0 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Rapes 0 0 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Robberies 1 0 2 2 2 1
    per 100,000 8.9 0.0 17.8 17.8 17.8 8.9
Assaults 1 1 7 6 7 6
    per 100,000 8.9 8.9 62.2 53.3 62.2 53.3
Burglaries 3 1 16 4 16 12
    per 100,000 26.7 8.9 142.2 35.6 142.2 106.7
Thefts 149 73 278 60 278 206
    per 100,000 1324.3 648.8 2470.9 533.3 2470.9 1830.9
Auto thefts 15 9 61 11 61 31
    per 100,000 133.3 80.0 542.2 97.8 542.2 275.5
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 69.9 34.8 169.9 47.6 169.9 116.1

Average climate in Crestwood, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Crestwood-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1990, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 26.0 miles away from the Crestwood city center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/21/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.2 miles away from the city center killed 33 people and injured 500 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Ron Mahay - 2005 Major League Baseball player (Texas Rangers, born: Jun 28, 1971).

Hospitals/medical centers near Crestwood:

  • OAK FOREST HOSPITAL (about 3 miles; OAK FOREST, IL)
  • PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 4 miles; PALOS HEIGHTS, IL)
  • ST FRANCIS HOSPITAL & HEALTH CENTER (about 5 miles; BLUE ISLAND, IL)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Crestwood:
  • CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (about 10 miles; CHICAGO, IL; ID: MDW)
  • GARY/CHICAGO (about 24 miles; GARY, IN; ID: GYY)
  • CHICAGO O'HARE INTL (about 25 miles; CHICAGO, IL; ID: ORD)
Other public-use airports nearest to Crestwood:
  • TINLEY PARK HELISTOP (about 8 miles; CHICAGO/TINLEY PARK, IL; ID: TF8)
  • FRANKFORT (about 14 miles; FRANKFORT, IL; ID: C18)
  • HOWELL-NEW LENOX (about 18 miles; NEW LENOX, IL; ID: 1C2)
Amtrak stations near Crestwood:
  • 8 miles: HOMEWOOD (181 1ST ST. & PARK AVE.). Services: ticket office, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 12 miles: SUMMIT (ARCHER & CENTER AVE.). Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: LA GRANGE ROAD (LA GRANGE, 25 W. BURLINGTON AVE.). Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, taxi stand, public transit connection.
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Crestwood:
  • SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; CHICAGO, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,161)
  • MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; PALOS HILLS, IL; FT enrollment: 7,610)
  • CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO-RICHARD J DALEY COLLEGE (about 8 miles; CHICAGO, IL; FT enrollment: 5,536)
  • CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY (about 10 miles; CHICAGO, IL; FT enrollment: 4,836)
  • CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO-OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE (about 10 miles; CHICAGO, IL; FT enrollment: 4,004)
  • SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE (about 11 miles; SOUTH HOLLAND, IL; FT enrollment: 3,599)
  • CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO-KENNEDY-KING COLLEGE (about 12 miles; CHICAGO, IL; FT enrollment: 3,942)
Public primary/middle schools in Crestwood:
  • KOLMAR ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 649; Location: 4500 W 143RD ST; Grades: PK - 08)
  • NATHAN HALE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 426; Location: 5220 135TH ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • NATHAN HALE INTERMEDIATE (Students: 262; Location: 5312 135TH ST; Grades: 03 - 05)
  • NATHAN HALE PRIMARY SCHOOL (Students: 247; Location: 5324 135TH ST; Grades: PK - 02)
Library in Crestwood:
  • CRESTWOOD P.L.D. (Operating income: $325,067; Location: 4955 W. 135TH STREET; 37,099 books; 975 audio materials; 398 video materials; 89 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Crestwood: Crestwood Public Library (A), Crestwood Village Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Center: Rivercrest Shopping Center (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Crestwood: Calvary Church of the Nazarene (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Saint Benedict Catholic Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Crestwood include: Caesar Park (1), Walker Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Crestwood compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Crestwood:
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WRDZ (1300 AM; 5 kW; LA GRANGE, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGCI (1390 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WNWI (1080 AM; 3 kW; OAK LAWN, IL; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNTD (950 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: RADIO UNICA OF CHICAGO LICENSE CORP.)
  • WBEE (1570 AM; 1 kW; HARVEY, IL)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
Strongest FM radio stations in Crestwood:
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WZZN (94.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC CHICAGO FM RADIO,INC.)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WDRV (97.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBEZ (91.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: THE WBEZ ALLIANCE, INC.)
  • WKQX (101.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WLUP-FM (97.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WNND (100.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WOJO (105.1 FM; EVANSTON, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WUSN (99.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF CHICAGO)
  • WVAZ (102.7 FM; OAK PARK, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WXRT-FM (93.1 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WXAV (88.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ST. XAVIER COLLEGE)
TV broadcast stations around Crestwood:
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WBBM-TV (Channel 2; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJYS (Channel 62; HAMMOND, IN; Owner: JOVON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WSNS-TV (Channel 44; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF CHICAGO, INC.)
  • WOCH-LP (Channel 28; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-28, L.L.C.)
  • WYCC (Channel 20; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: COLLEGE DIST. #508, COUNTY OF COOK)
  • WOCK-CA (Channel 13; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: KM LPTV OF CHICAGO-13, L.L.C.)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W54AP (Channel 54; BLUE ISLAND, IL; Owner: CATHOLIC VIEWS BROADCASTS, INC.)
  • W34CK (Channel 34; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: FIRST UNITED, INC.)
  • W64CQ (Channel 64; ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

 

 

 

 


 
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