Fayette County, Illinois
Vandalia Real Estate and Local Guide
Vandalia is a small city on the Kaskaskia River in Fayette County that served as the Illinois state capital before Springfield.
Living in Vandalia
Vandalia was the capital of Illinois from 1819 to 1839 and its restored State House is the oldest surviving Illinois statehouse. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $43,184 median household
EducationAbout 10.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyFayette County
Homes in Vandalia
Single-family detached housesRoughly 75.9% of homes
Median home valueAbout $88,800
- About 64% of housing units are owner-occupied, with a sizable share of renters for a small city.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Vandalia home
Vandalia State House State Historic Site
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Restored 1836 capitol, the oldest surviving Illinois statehouse
Madonna of the Trail statue
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1928 monument on the State House grounds honoring pioneer women
Historic National Road Interpretive Center
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Museum on the National Road with a Conestoga wagon replica, opened 2009
Vandalia Lake
Source: vandaliaillinois.com
City lake northwest of town for boating, fishing, camping and swimming
Vandalia Park District
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Six park areas totaling 60 acres with the one-mile Lincoln Walking Trail