Livingston County, Illinois
Fairbury Real Estate and Local Guide
Fairbury is a small city in Livingston County on U.S. Route 24, founded in 1857 and home to a long-standing Apostolic Christian community. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Fairbury best.
About the area
Living in Fairbury, IL
The town was laid out in 1857 by Caleb L. Patton and Octave Chanute, the aviation pioneer for whom Chanute Field was later named.
The housing market
Homes in Fairbury
- About 67% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 76% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $155,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Fairbury home
Fairbury Old City Hall
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996
Dominy Memorial Library
A 1904 domed library building one block south of the historic City Hall
Fairbury Echoes Museum
A local museum documenting Fairbury and Livingston County history
Marsh Park
A city park on land donated by early developer John Marsh in 1859
North Park
A park on the north side of town with walking paths, pavilions, a playground, and open green space next to the public swimming pool
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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.