Jackson County, Illinois
Murphysboro Real Estate and Local Guide
The seat of Jackson County, a small Southern Illinois city known for its barbecue and its long-running Apple Festival. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Murphysboro best.
About the area
Living in Murphysboro, IL
Officially designated the Barbecue Capital of Illinois in 2014.
The housing market
Homes in Murphysboro
- About 49% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 63% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median value of owner-occupied homes is about $79,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Murphysboro home
General John A. Logan Museum
Museum honoring the Civil War general and Memorial Day founder tied to the town's founding
Liberty Theater
Restored historic theater hosting concerts and film events
Murphysboro Apple Festival
Four-day September festival dating to 1952, the oldest and largest alcohol-free festival in southern Illinois
Riverside Park
Largest city park, with athletic fields, disc golf, and a WPA-era band shell
Lake Murphysboro State Park
1,022-acre state park with a lake for boating, fishing, and camping just west of town
Neighborhoods
Murphysboro areas to know
Logan Museum Neighborhood
Historic arts neighborhood with galleries and the local tourism headquarters
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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.