Livingston County, Illinois
Pontiac Real Estate and Local Guide
The seat of Livingston County, Pontiac sits along historic Route 66 and the Vermilion River and is known for its downtown murals and three swinging pedestrian bridges.
Living in Pontiac
The only community in Illinois with three historic swinging pedestrian bridges over the Vermilion River. Source: visitpontiac.org
IncomeAbout $59,579 median household
EducationAbout 16.1% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyLivingston County
Homes in Pontiac
Owner-occupiedAbout 65% of housing units
Single-family detached housesAbout 64.8% of homes
Median home valueAbout $110,200
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Pontiac home
Livingston County Courthouse
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Second Empire courthouse with a 70-foot clock tower, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Route 66 Association of Illinois Hall of Fame and Museum
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Museum honoring the Mother Road along historic Route 66
Downtown murals
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More than 20 murals, most painted by the Walldogs, depicting local and Route 66 history
Pontiac's swinging bridges
Source: visitpontiac.org
Three historic pedestrian suspension bridges over the Vermilion River, the oldest built in 1898
Chautauqua Park
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26.5-acre riverside park connected by one of the swinging bridges