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The city had 6 schools in 2026. Crete, a city in the United States, had a population of 7,527 in July 2026. For Crete, 40.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 10 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population7,747people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,664EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent822.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.39%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,733offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 72% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.54µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Crete?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Crete.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$936 per month, while the median home value was US$223,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 69.3%, and the vacancy rate was 8.81% in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Crete recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1192
Utilities, 85 m² flat€126
Internet, 60 Mbps€66
Mobile plan, 10 GB€45

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited66.03 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Crete (Wayback Machine capture 20250617193241)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,192 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Crete (Wayback Machine capture 20250617193241)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB44.62 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Crete (Wayback Machine capture 20250617193241)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home126.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Crete (Wayback Machine capture 20250617193241)25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$936/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent40.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,790 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)843.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent822.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes89 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Crete a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 45–63%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 50–68%
Student57%strong on education, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family65%strong on family, weak on cost · range 56–74%
Retirement53%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

25.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,008 of 7,747 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$77,209 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Crete is 4.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income77,209 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband61.38 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription81.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet8.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,664 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,435 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate4.39 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Crete?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,435 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,627of €2,707 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,707
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €843
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€126 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Crete (Wayback Machine capture 20250617193241) · 2025-12-31− €126
Internet€66 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Crete (Wayback Machine capture 20250617193241) · 2025-12-31− €66
Mobile plan€45 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Crete (Wayback Machine capture 20250617193241) · 2025-12-31− €45
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,627
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Crete Salary needed to live in Crete

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Crete. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Crete. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher71.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents37.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents10 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,011 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Crete when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCrete highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Crete highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Crete1,075
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,733 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents648.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes13 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.11 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work2.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights18Official
Nearest airportLNK3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport29 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Crete. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Crete.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Crete is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.54 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202424Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 1.33 · Feb 4.22 · Mar 10.94 · Apr 17.22 · May 22.72 · Jun 28.06 · Jul 30.28 · Aug 29.22 · Sep 25.78 · Oct 18.89 · Nov 10.5 · Dec 3.28 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00252020 (CRETE 4ESE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.22 · Feb -7.72 · Mar -2.33 · Apr 3.94 · May 10.17 · Jun 15.94 · Jul 18.28 · Aug 17.11 · Sep 12.28 · Oct 5.11 · Nov -2.11 · Dec -7.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00252020 (CRETE 4ESE)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -3.9 · Feb -1.4 · Mar 4.9 · Apr 10.7 · May 16.4 · Jun 21.9 · Jul 24.5 · Aug 23.3 · Sep 18.9 · Oct 11.9 · Nov 4.3 · Dec -1.7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 17.78 · Feb 21.59 · Mar 40.39 · Apr 60.71 · May 124.5 · Jun 106.7 · Jul 88.14 · Aug 86.61 · Sep 72.14 · Oct 57.91 · Nov 32.77 · Dec 27.94 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00253065 (FRIEND 3E)17Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading68.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean8.26 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation590.6 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.45 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.22 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Davenport ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.6 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.6 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.6 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 2,008 is not 17.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share17.2 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents2,008 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density746.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,747 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics7,584 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value223,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes69.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate68.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad26.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents9.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents17.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage70.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance13.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher18.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available96.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,767 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Crete

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Lincoln as a Crete alternative in the same region

31 km away, better on 2 of 4 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, city and median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 301,522 Lincoln vs 7,747 Crete+3792%
  • Unemployment: 3.3% Lincoln vs 4.4% Crete−24%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,119 Lincoln vs €2,664 Creteno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Lincoln vs 29.0 km Crete−69%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,680 Lincoln vs €3,435 Creteno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,794 Lincoln vs 2,733 Cretesame level
Full comparisonMore about Lincoln

Plainfield as a Crete alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 741 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,747 Crete+546%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,664 Crete+81%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 2,733 Crete−73%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 17.2% Crete−64%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 29.0 km Crete−69%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,435 Creteno percentage
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 4.4% Crete−14%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Noble7,748 residentsGrove City borough7,749 residentsFowler7,745 residentsPrien7,745 residentsRawlins7,745 residentsBremen7,751 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Crete?

The median gross salary is 3,435 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Crete?

The unemployment rate is 4.39 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Crete?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.54 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Crete?

Police recorded 2,733 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Crete?

The published population is 7,747 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Crete?

2,008 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Crete a good place to live?

Crete may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Crete (Nebraska), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 100b1b5944b11e43e43712d719113a2a]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/crete-ne/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Crete (Nebraska), United States: population, rent, salary},
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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
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  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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