Vermilion County, Illinois
Tilton Real Estate and Local Guide
Tilton is a village in Danville Township, Vermilion County, that began as a mining and railroad town and is named for Col. Lucian Tilton, a friend of Abraham Lincoln. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Tilton best.
About the area
Living in Tilton, IL
The village is named after Col. Lucian Tilton, a railroad man and friend of Abraham Lincoln, who reputedly hosted Lincoln for Thanksgiving dinner in the 1850s.
The housing market
Homes in Tilton
- About 71.1% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 78% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $71,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Tilton home
Tilton Historical Society
Local society preserving the village's mining and railroad heritage
Carl Gruber Sports Complex
Village athletic complex for community sports
Thomas Park
Community park in the village
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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.