Tolono, IL

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Population
3,499
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
732 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$208,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$945/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$69,653
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Located just ten minutes south of Champaign-Urbana along Route 45, Tolono offers a quiet small-town feel with an easy commute to the twin cities. Home to around 3,600 residents, the village features peaceful residential streets surrounded by central Illinois farmland. Pizza lovers also know it as the birthplace of Monical's Pizza, which opened its very first restaurant here in 1959.

Tolono is the main school hub for several neighboring communities, hosting the Unit 7 campus for Unity West Elementary, Junior High, and High School. Rocket athletics and district events bring families together throughout the school year. With local parks, a neighborly atmosphere, and quick highway connections to the University of Illinois, Tolono is an appealing option for anyone wanting extra space and a slower pace.

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