Mount Vernon, IL

Mount Vernon is a small town located in Will County, Illinois. The population was 2,868 as of the 2010 census. Mount Vernon is home to several well-known businesses and attractions, including the Illinois Military Museum and Soldier's Home National Monument. The town is also known for its real estate market, which has seen significant growth in recent years.

The Mount Vernon area was first settled in 1810 by members of the Sauk tribe. The community was originally called Saukenuk but was later renamed after George Washington, who had been born in Virginia just north of the town. In 1818, Mount Vernon became a township and was incorporated as a city in 1903.

Today, Mount Vernon is an economically diverse community that features a variety of businesses and housing options. The downtown area features several restaurants and shops as well as several historic buildings dating back to the early days of the town. Residential areas are located throughout the city including neighborhoods that feature large homes on large lots or smaller apartments close to downtown.

The real estate market in Mount Vernon has seen significant growth over the past few years due to both factors local and national. Local factors include strong economic growth across Will County and increased demand for housing due to rising rates statewide; national factors include low interest rates and increasing demand for suburban living due to trends such as millennials moving into urban areas later in life or families choosing suburban lifestyles with more space . As a result of these trends, prices for homes have increased significantly across all price ranges in Mount Vernon over the past few years . In addition , there are currently no major development projects underway that could impact prices or availability .

Overall , while there are some challenges facing the real estate market such as high rates of unemployment locally , overall conditions remain positive with steady job growth , increasing home values , and limited inventory available . This makes Mt Vernon an attractive place to live , work , shop , dine , etc., especially given its proximity to major metropolitan areas such as Chicago