Metcalf, IL

Metcalf is a small town located in southern Illinois. The population was just over 2,000 people in the 2010 census. Metcalf is known for its agricultural and manufacturing industries, but it has also become a popular tourist destination because of its many lakes and golf courses.

Real estate in Metcalf is very affordable compared to other larger cities in Illinois. The median home price was just over $100,000 in 2013, which is about half the median home price for Chicago. There are a number of reasons why Metcalf real estate is so affordable. First, Metcalf only has about 50 homes per square mile, which means that there are not as many homes on the market as there are in larger cities. Second, Metcalf does not have any major highways running through it, so there is not as much traffic congestion as you would find in more populated areas. Finally, Metcalf has been able to keep its taxes low by relying on agriculture and manufacturing industries rather than high-tech businesses or tourism.

Despite the affordability of real estate in Metcalf, there are still some good properties available for purchase. The town has a lot of open land that could be developed into new homes or businesses, and the schools are generally good quality. However, if you are looking for luxury properties or apartments downtown Metcalf may not be the best option because most of the buildings downtown were built during the 1970s and 1980s when housing prices were much higher than they are today.