Grundy County, Illinois
Coal City Real Estate and Local Guide
A rural village that grew from area coal mining and now sits near power-generation and manufacturing employment on the fringe of the Chicago metropolitan area. The community hosts seasonal events including concerts and movies in the park.
Living in Coal City
Incorporated in 1870 and named for the coal mines built after large coal reserves were discovered in the area. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $73,030 median household
EducationAbout 24.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyGrundy County
Homes in Coal City
Owner-occupiedAbout 81% of housing units
Detached single-family homesRoughly 68% of housing
Median home valueAbout $211,600
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Coal City home
Coal City Area Club
Source: coalcityareaclub.net
1,480-acre recreation club built from former strip mines, a focal point of local recreation since the early 1960s
Campbell Memorial Park
Source: coalcity-il.gov
Village park with a gazebo, concession stand, and the Angel of Hope Memorial
Lions Park
Source: coalcity-il.gov
Baseball fields, skate park, playgrounds, pavilions, and an ice-skating rink