Henry County, Illinois
Colona Real Estate and Local Guide
A small city along the Green River in the Quad Cities metropolitan area, formed in 1997 from the merger of Green Rock and the village of Colona. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Colona best.
About the area
Living in Colona, IL
Colona was the first community in Illinois to merge by popular vote, uniting Green Rock and the village of Colona in 1997.
The housing market
Homes in Colona
- About 83% of housing units are owner-occupied, well above typical rates for the region.
- Roughly 89% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $152,100.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Colona home
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
Historic 19th-century canal corridor the city leases and maintains from the Illinois DNR, used for boating, fishing, and hiking
Green River confluence
Where the Green River and Hennepin Canal flow into the Rock River
Colona Scott Family Park
Park and campground donated to the city in 2013 with seasonal camping, cabin rentals, and a swimming pool
Colona city parks system
Ten parks within city limits, eight city-owned plus the leased Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
Gailliaert's Park
Behind the IL 84 water tower with a ball diamond, concession stand, pavilion, basketball court, and playground
Neighborhoods
Colona areas to know
Green Rock
Former city that merged with the village of Colona in 1997 to create the city
Greenwood subdivision
Residential subdivision off Poppy Garden Road, home to Greenwood Park
Stonebridge Crossing subdivision
Residential subdivision with the W. Gerard Huiskamp Family Park
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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.