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Jam-packed small-town living outside St. Louis
Whether it’s a meal in the City Center District, fishing at Wock Lake or a round of 18-holes at Wolves Crossing Golf Course, the quiet city of Jerseyville offers an array of amenities for residents of all lifestyles. A community of 8,300 and the seat of Jersey County, Jerseyville combines tranquil living with access to relatively affordable homes and job opportunities. "The atmosphere here is the city’s biggest draw," says Nick Cain, a Realtor with Tarrant and Harman Real Estate and Auction Co. and a lifelong resident of the region. “It's a small community, but it’s also not far from larger municipalities and amenities that most people are looking for."
The city of Jerseyville was established in the early 1800s.
The newly rebranded City Center is the hottest area in Jerseyville with night life and more.
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Housing options range from classic to modern
Much of Jerseyville is made up of a grid of residential streets, where buyers can find homes dating as far back as the turn of the 20th century. Established single-family homes comprise the bulk of the city’s housing stock and range from Victorian-era designs dating back to the mid-1800s to 1950s ranch-styles. These older options tend to sell for between $40,000 and $300,000, depending on square footage, age and condition. While not as prevalent, Jerseyville also has some modern home designs, with most built after the year 2000. These homes are commonly found in subdivisions like Imperial Gardens and Oak Creek and are priced between $175,000 and $450,000. The city’s median list price is about $170,000 and is comparable with nearby areas. “It’s a very affordable community,” Cain says. “It’s also got some very nice rural properties. There are some historic homes and areas of the county.”
Downtown Jerseyville is home to a dense population of 19th century bungalows.
Neighborhoods along the outskirts of Jerseyville are home to modern Ranchers.
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Jersey Community Hospital is among the major employers
Top employers in the city range from Grafton Technologies, a telecommunications company, to Sinclair Foods, a locally owned grocery store that's been a staple in Jerseyville since 1940. The Jersey Community Hospital, a 67-bed facility, is another major area employer. Agriculture is another important industry, and companies like Jersey County Grain also call Jerseyville home. The city's proximity to bigger cities, like Alton and St. Louis, provides residents with additional job opportunities. “There are several people that have careers in Jerseyville and Jersey County,” Cain says. “With the location of Jerseyville and Jersey County, the closeness to Alton or St. Louis, [residents] are able to commute to work in those areas.”
Locally owned Sinclair Foods has called Jerseyville home since 1940.
The 67 bed Jerseyville Community Hospital serves Jerseyville and the surrounding towns.
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City Center is a center of activity
In recent years, Jerseyville rebranded its downtown area as the City Center District. Centered around State Street, this district is lined with restaurants, retail and commercial businesses. One shop that stands out is the Midwest Tropical Fish store, known for having the largest selection of cichlid fish in the Midwest. The local grocery store, Sinclair Foods, isn't far off and is located on Sinclair Drive.
The City Center along Route 67 is home to most of Jerseyville's shops and restaurants.
Midwest Tropical Fish in Jerseyville's City Center sells unique fish and reptiles.
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Locals can cast out a line at Wock Lake
Outdoor amenities in Jerseyville include spots like Wittman Park, where there’s a playground and basketball courts. Wock Lake is a popular place in town for fishing and is stocked with species like bass and bluegill. The park also features a StoryWalk, an interactive path that displays the pages of a children's picture book. Golfers in the area have direct access to Wolves Crossing Golf Course, a public 18-hole circuit with a driving range.The region’s climate allows locals to enjoy the outdoors for a good portion of the year. “I would say the weather in our area is the best of all the worlds,” Cain says. “We get all four seasons. We definitely get our share of the best of each season, fall, winter, spring and summer.” The heart of the summer brings the Jersey County Fair here, which Cain says is Jerseyville’s biggest community event. It lasts for about a week each July and features everything from goat shows to rabbit shows. “It’s really heavy on the agricultural side of things,” Cain says. “And the FFA, which is Future Farmers of America. And then there’s a lot of kids that are involved in 4-H, in which they raise livestock and get into the agricultural side of things. The fair is promoting those interests.”
Wittman Park offers residents of Jerseyville a walking trail, an exercise circuit, and more.
Take a walk or camp out next to the lake at Dolan City Park.
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Students can get creative in the Jersey Community High makerspace
Public schools in Jerseyville come as part of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100, which carries a B-minus grade on Niche. The system’s C-plus-rated Jersey Community High includes a makerspace where students can access a vinyl production machine and other crafting materials. The private St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School is an option for prekindergarten to eighth grade and it offers school sports teams as early as fourth grade, including boys and girls basketball and girls volleyball.
Jersey Community High School is the home of the Panthers.
St. Francis/Holy Ghost Catholic School has over 300 students enrolled.
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Routes 109 and 67 link Jerseyville to the rest of the region
Illinois Route 109 and U.S. Route 67 are the two major highways in Jerseyville that can take drivers south toward cities like Alton and St. Louis. Alton, a city of about 25,000, is about 20 miles away and downtown St. Louis is a 50-mile trip starting with Route 67. The St. Louis Lambert International Airport is roughly 40 miles away. Local public transportation is available through Tri-County Rural Transit. The regular fare for trips to and from town is $4 and $2 for senior citizens. Rides can be scheduled by phone.
Crime
According to stats reported to the Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Jerseyville saw a 6% drop in overall crime from 2023 to 2024. That included a 64% decrease in drug and narcotic violations and a 28% decrease in larceny cases.
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On average, homes in Jerseyville, IL sell after 52 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Jerseyville, IL over the last 12 months is $158,450, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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