Peoria County, Illinois
Elmwood Real Estate and Local Guide
A small rural city in western Peoria County named for a stand of elm trees near an early settler's mansion, platted in 1852 and known as the birthplace of sculptor Lorado Taft. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Elmwood best.
About the area
Living in Elmwood, IL
Birthplace of sculptor Lorado Taft (born 1860), who created The Pioneers statue displayed in the town's Central Park.
The housing market
Homes in Elmwood
- About 76% of occupied homes in Elmwood are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 80% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $144,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Elmwood home
The Pioneers statue
Bronze statuary group by Elmwood native sculptor Lorado Taft, unveiled in 1928 in Central Park
Elmwood Strawberry Festival
Annual June festival held in Central Park since the late 1980s
Elmwood Water Tower
Historic community landmark in the town
Central Park
Downtown park that holds The Pioneers statue and hosts the annual Strawberry Festival
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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.