Monmouth, IL Multifamily Homes & Duplexes for Sale

Monmouth, Illinois, is a small college town in rural Warren County with a population of nearly 9,000. Known as the "Maple City," it features a working-class community vibe and a thriving Main Street. The town's largest employers are Smithfield Foods and Monmouth College, a private liberal arts institution founded in 1853. Housing in Monmouth includes early to mid-1900s single-family homes, with a median home price of $113,000 and an average market time of 84 days. The local Parks & Recreation department maintains several green spaces, including Monmouth Park with its athletic fields and scenic gazebo, and the LeSeur Nature Preserve, which offers over 16 acres of nature trails. Citizens Lake is a popular spot for fishing and boating, while the Pattee Foundation YMCA Water Park features an outdoor pool and splash pad. Main Street is lined with nearly 2 miles of businesses, restaurants, and bars, particularly busy around Public Square. Monmouth-Roseville High School is highly rated, and Monmouth College offers over 50 programs with NCAA Division III sports. Annual events like the Warren County Prime Beef Festival and the Maple City Street Machines Car Cruise add to the local attractions. The Warren County History Museum and the Wyatt Earp Birthplace Museum provide insights into the area's rich history. Although primarily car-dependent, residents have access to shuttle services and two major highways, U.S. 34 and U.S. 67, with the latter leading to the Quad Cities International Airport less than an hour away.