Marion County, Illinois
Centralia Real Estate and Local Guide
A former railroad, coal, and oil hub in south-central Illinois; Germans historically settled the north side of town and Italians the south side. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Centralia best.
About the area
Living in Centralia, IL
The 1947 Centralia No. 5 mine explosion killed 111 miners and spurred national mine-safety reform.
The housing market
Homes in Centralia
- About 64.2% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 75.9% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $81,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Centralia home
Centralia Carillon
Carillon tower completed in 1983 with 65 bells, one of the largest in the world
Illinois Central 2500-class steam locomotive
One of two surviving Illinois Central 2500-class locomotives, displayed in Fairview Park's Railroad Village
Centralia Downtown Historic District
Commercial district added to the National Register in 2012, with the Sadler Opera House and Illinois Theater
Foundation Park
235-acre park that hosts the annual Centralia Balloon Fest and the Fantasy of Lights display
Fairview Park
City park with ball fields, tennis courts, a skate park, and a swimming pool complex
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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.