Saint Jacob, IL

Saint Jacob is a small town located in southern Illinois. The population of Saint Jacob was just over 2,000 as of the 2010 census. The town is situated on the banks of the Saline River and is surrounded by farmland.

Real estate in Saint Jacob is dominated by single-family homes. There are also a few small apartment complexes and a few commercial properties, but the majority of housing stock is dedicated to single-family homes. The average price for a home in Saint Jacob was $101,000 as of May 2015.

The main industries in Saint Jacob are agriculture and manufacturing. However, there has been an increase in tourism over the past few years due to the proximity to several natural attractions, including Big Muddy National River and Recreation Area, Shawnee National Forest, and Lake Michigan shoreline. This has led to an increase in real estate prices for properties near these attractions.