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Apartments for rent in Crete, NE

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See what Crete, NE has to offer.

Who Lives Here

Crete Demographics

Education

High School

38%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

6%

Master's

4%

Doctorate

32%

Family Size

2 people

30%

3 people

12%

4 people

19%

5 people

26%

6+ people

13%

Household Income

0-50k

56%

50-100k

30%

100-150k

7%

150-200k

3%

200k+

4%

Age

0-10

14%

10-20

17%

20-45

38%

45-65

20%

65+

11%

Getting Around Crete

Crete Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

60%

15-30 Mins

10%

30-40 Mins

16%

40-60 Mins

11%

60+ Mins

3%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 4747

Walk Score®

Percentage: 3636

Bike Score®

Crete Education

Schools

Top Schools in Crete

8/10

Rousseau Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

8/10

Sheridan Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

8/10

Seward Elementary School

Grades PK, K-4 • Public

7/10

Cavett Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

7/10

Maxey Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

7/10

Kahoa Elementary School

Grades PK, K-5 • Public

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Living in Crete, NE

Crete, a small town in Nebraska, has a population of just over 7,000. Young adults aged 15-24 can expect to fit right in, as they account for an above-average percentage of the population, while young professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just over 34, is decidedly younger than most cities in Nebraska. Most residents own their homes in Crete, and 40% of residents rent. The average rent of $851/month is roughly the same as the state average.

With an average commute time of about 18 minutes, outperforming most cities in Nebraska, Crete residents know that it isn't overly time-consuming to travel to work. Driving is the typical way to get to work, selected by 41% of residents, while public transit isn't used. Walking (3%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

There are three primary industries in Crete: manufacturing, education, and warehousing. Together, these industries make up 27% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's residents work in transportation, which ranks as the top field in the town. Crete workers earn an average annual income of just under $53,000, less than the state average. The town's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Three percent of Crete residents over the age of 25 possess a Bachelor's degree, while 2% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree.