Tazewell County, Illinois
Washington Real Estate and Local Guide
A growing suburb of Peoria in central Illinois with a historic town square that remains a hub for shopping and community events.
Living in Washington
In the 1920s Washington was home to the Heyl Pony Farm, which supplied Shetland ponies worldwide. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $91,360 median household
EducationAbout 43.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyTazewell County
Homes in Washington
Owner-occupiedAbout 80% of housing units
Single-family detached housesAbout 78.6% of homes
Median home valueAbout $216,700
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Washington home
Historic Washington Square
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Century-old downtown commercial district around a public square platted in 1834
Five Points Washington
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Community center opened in 2007 with a library, performing arts center, pools, and fitness facilities
Denhart Bank Building
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Historic building at 101 Washington Square in the downtown district
Farmdale Recreation Area (Farmdale Reservoir)
Source: nrtapplication.org
Army Corps of Engineers site near Washington with about 15 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback trails
Washington Park District
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Local district managing recreational parks and facilities for the city