Ford County, Illinois
Paxton Real Estate and Local Guide
Paxton is the county seat of Ford County, a small east-central Illinois city with a railroad heritage and a walkable historic downtown. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Paxton best.
About the area
Living in Paxton, IL
The city was renamed for Sir Joseph Paxton, architect of London's Crystal Palace and an Illinois Central Railroad shareholder.
The housing market
Homes in Paxton
- About 70% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Nearly 79% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $116,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Paxton home
Paxton Water Tower and Pump House
An 1887 octagonal brick water tower listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Ford County Courthouse
The county seat courthouse, built in 1906, featuring 1930s WPA-era murals
Paxton Carnegie Public Library
A 1903 Carnegie library building listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Pells Park
A community park with a historic pavilion that hosted Chautauqua events from 1905 to 1930
Paxton Park District
Local park district managing recreation facilities and green space in the city
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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.