Midwest

Decatur

Macon County, IL

Population

70,975

Walk Score

85 · Very Walkable

Median rent

$770

Median home value

$96,800

Founded

1823

On the National Register

Historic districts

  • Decatur Downtown Historic District · listed 1985
  • Decatur Historic District · listed 1976
  • West End Historic District · listed 2002

Notable landmarks

  • Garfield School · listed 2024
  • Millikin, James, House · listed 1974
  • Roosevelt Junior High School · listed 2002
  • Transfer House · listed 2002
  • Trobaugh-Good House · listed 1996
  • Wabash Railroad Station and Railway Express Agency · listed 1994

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