Macon County, Illinois
Decatur Real Estate and Local Guide
Decatur is the largest city and county seat of Macon County, situated along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in central Illinois. The city has deep ties to Abraham Lincoln's early political career and is the original home of the Chicago Bears. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Decatur best.
About the area
Living in Decatur, IL
Decatur was the original home of the Chicago Bears, who began in 1920 as the Decatur Staleys, a company football team.
The housing market
Homes in Decatur
- About 62.3% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 73.4% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $97,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Decatur home
Macon County History Museum Complex
Three-acre complex preserving area heritage with artifacts dating back to 1829, including a Lincoln room and historic prairie village
Transfer House in Lincoln Square
Former interurban and streetcar passenger station listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Scovill Zoo
Zoo in 62-acre Scovill Park housing about 400 animals with an express train and Endangered Species Carousel
Rock Springs Conservation Area
1,340-acre area with Living History programs at Homestead Prairie Farm plus hiking and biking trails
Lake Decatur
Reservoir on the Sangamon River with over 30 miles of shoreline for fishing, boating and sailing
Neighborhoods
Decatur areas to know
Lincoln Square
The original town square in downtown Decatur
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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.