Jefferson County, IL - 2003 Community Profile

Home buyers will find that Jefferson County offers far more bang for your buck. The cost of homes has remained stable for many years, and the land values are excellent. If you’re looking for the perfect place to reflect your unique style, Jefferson County is the ideal choice! A diverse, quality blend of housing styles at many price levels allow prospective homeowners or renters the freedom of choice. Buyers will find the city divided into style sections ranging from the most traditional Victorian to the completely contemporary. The historic district surrounds the city’s square. The one-time heart of the city, this district contains some of the oldest homes in the county, located just a few blocks away from the square. As you move west, it’s like experiencing a trip through time. Buyers will find themselves traveling from the late 19th and early 20th centuries to the later 1960s and 1970s in the Fruit Bowl, finally coming to the designs of today in Queens Lake.

Successful economic development in Mt. Vernon has spawned the growth of residential areas and construction of new homes in area villages such as Belle Rive, Woodlawn and Bonnie. People are attracted to these areas for a number of reasons, among them affordable land prices and proximity to major employers. That same economic success has spurred the construction of quality apartments which are popular with many families and young professionals.

Semi-assisted and assisted-living environments, as well as government-subsidized housing and senior-citizen housing, are available throughout the area, maintaining
the comfortable atmosphere of a community while meeting individual needs.

GreenTree Catered Living for Seniors offers each resident a spacious apartment, ready to be furnished with your own furniture and cherished items. All meals, weekly housekeeping, linen service, and 24-hour-a-day, 7-days-a-week staffing is included in the rent. Beautifully decorated dining rooms, community areas and sunrooms are just a few of the luxuries that come with living at GreenTree.

The Residential Living Center is a quality retirement community situated in a park-like setting on the east side of town. There are no endowment fees, and the monthly rent includes a full range of amenities, services, social events, activities, transportation, housekeeping service, dining, laundry facilities, full security and much more. The entire complex is an extension of your apartment. You will enjoy meeting your neighbors in the elegantly decorated lounges.

No matter what your needs, you will find that any style and budget can be accommodated. In all of its long history, Jefferson County has never been in a better position to provide a variety of quality housing.