What are the schools like in Crete, NE?

Crete is served primarily by CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Crete?

The median household income in Crete, NE is $62,468 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Crete, NE?

Crete has an average high temperature of 34.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.3 inches.

Crete, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Crete, NE affordable or expensive?

Crete's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crete is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,500 and the median rent is $791 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Crete, NE?

Crete has a violent crime rate of 201.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2532.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crete, NE a Good Place to Live?

Crete is a small town of 7,093 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $62,468 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Crete stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Crete is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Crete city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.7

Crete's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crete costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crete, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$791	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,468	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Crete's violent crime rate is 201.0 per 100,000 residents — 47% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

201.0 /100k

Property Crime

2532.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Crete is served primarily by CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crete, NE	National Avg
School District	CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crete sees average highs of 34.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 31.0 inches of annual precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crete, NE
Average High — January	34.4°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	31.0"
Annual Snowfall	25.3"

Demographics

Metric	Crete, NE	National Avg
Population	7,093	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.0%	18.9%
Asian	4.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kramer, NE 5 mi Dorchester, NE 9 mi Denton, NE 10 mi Wilber, NE 10 mi Martell, NE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Crete

Crete, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68333

Crete vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crete, NE affordable or expensive?

Crete's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Crete roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is $791/month.

What is the crime rate in Crete, NE?

Crete's violent crime rate is 201.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2532.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crete?

Public schools in Crete are operated by CRETE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crete, NE a good place to live?

Crete, NE has a population of 7,093, a median household income of $62,468, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Crete?

Crete averages 34.4°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.0 inches with about 25.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crete?

Crete, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68333.

What is the population of Crete?

The population of Crete, Nebraska is 7,093 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crete?

Key numbers for living in Crete: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $62,468, crime index 80 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crete side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.