Mercer County, Illinois
Aledo Real Estate and Local Guide
Aledo is the small county seat of Mercer County in rural western Illinois, known for its historic downtown square and annual Rhubarb Fest. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Aledo best.
About the area
Living in Aledo, IL
Home to the first Tastee-Freez in the United States, built downtown in the 1950s.
The housing market
Homes in Aledo
- About 65.6% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 77.6% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $140,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Aledo home
Mercer County Courthouse
Romanesque Revival courthouse built in 1894 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Downtown Aledo Historic District
National Register district of 75 contributing buildings surrounding Central Park
Essley-Noble Museum
Mercer County Historical Society museum, opened to the public in 1959
Central Park
Downtown square that hosts frequent community events
Aledo Aquatics Center
Community pool and recreation facility near historic downtown
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.