Macoupin County, Illinois
Girard Real Estate and Local Guide
Girard is a small city in northeastern Macoupin County along historic Route 66, roughly midway between Springfield and Carlinville. Its downtown is anchored by Doc's Soda Fountain, a pharmacy and soda fountain that has operated since 1884. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Girard best.
About the area
Living in Girard, IL
Girard is a Route 66 heritage community and home to Doc's Soda Fountain, run as a pharmacy and soda fountain continuously since 1884.
The housing market
Homes in Girard
- About 49% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, a notably lower share with more renters than typical for the area.
- Roughly 80.7% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $96,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Girard home
Doc's Soda Fountain and Deck's Pharmacy Museum
Route 66 pharmacy and soda fountain operating since 1884, with an on-site pharmacy museum
Sangamon Valley Trail
Rail-trail whose south end reaches Girard, running north toward Springfield
Otter Lake
Macoupin County water-supply lake west of town offering fishing and boating
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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.