Vermilion County, Illinois
Georgetown Real Estate and Local Guide
Georgetown is a small agricultural city in east-central Illinois that grew as a farming community and a late-19th-century coal mining center. It sits on Illinois Route 1/U.S. Route 150 about 13 miles south of Danville and is part of the Danville Metropolitan Statistical Area. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Georgetown best.
About the area
Living in Georgetown, IL
Georgetown became a coal mining center in the late 19th century, which boosted its population and economy.
The housing market
Homes in Georgetown
- About 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 83.2% of the housing stock is single-family homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $70,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Georgetown home
Little Vermilion River and dam
River with a dam forming the town's southern border
Patriot Park
Small square-side park with a concrete eagle and a large American flag
Georgetown Historical Society
Local organization preserving the city's history
Interurban Park
Park on Seminary Street with three lighted ball fields, playground equipment, and picnic pavilions
The Dam recreation area
Fishing spot on the Little Vermilion River south of town with picnic tables and a dog 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.