Crete is a village located in Will County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 6.4 square miles (17.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 730 ft. With a population of approximately 7,346 residents, Crete offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 48.97% males and 51.03% females, and it has a population density of 151.41 people per square mile (444.56/km²). Crete lies at a latitude of 41.46 and a longitude of -87.62, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (0%), followed by English (9.9%), German (36.7%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 60417.