Will County, Illinois
Wilmington Real Estate and Local Guide
Wilmington is a historic Route 66 town on the Kankakee River in Will County, nicknamed the Island City for the river island that divides its downtown. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Wilmington best.
About the area
Living in Wilmington, IL
Wilmington is nicknamed 'The Island City' and sits on Historic U.S. Route 66, best known for its Gemini Giant landmark.
The housing market
Homes in Wilmington
- About 64.3% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 65.1% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $216,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Wilmington home
Gemini Giant
1960s Route 66 'muffler man' statue holding a rocket, relocated to South Island Park in March 2024
Mar Theater
Historic single-screen Art Deco movie house on Route 66 that opened in 1937
Eagle Hotel
1836 stagecoach stop at State Route 53 and Water Street, predating Route 66
South Island Park
City park on an island in the Kankakee River, current home of the Gemini Giant
Cinder Ridge Golf Course
Golf course off Interstate 55 near Wilmington
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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.