McDonough County, Illinois
Colchester Real Estate and Local Guide
Colchester is a small rural former coal-mining town in McDonough County, settled in the 1850s and named after Colchester, England. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Colchester best.
About the area
Living in Colchester, IL
In September 1921, banned Chicago 'Black Sox' players took part in a local game sponsored by bootlegger Henry 'Kelly' Wagle.
The housing market
Homes in Colchester
- About 73.6% of Colchester's housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 90.4% of the housing stock is single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $86,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Colchester home
Moses King Brick & Tile Works
Historic 19th-century brickworks named to Landmarks Illinois' Most Endangered Historic Places list
Argyle Lake State Park
State park about two miles north of town with camping, fishing, boating, and hiking trails
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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.