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Media, Illinois

Village · Population 111 · #1215 in Illinois

About Media

Set in the western part of Illinois, Media is a tiny community counting 111 people who proudly call it home.

Media holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.7 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 65 residents per square mile.

What Makes Media Unique

  • Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
  • Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Media

  • Cindy Lou's Kitchen — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)111
Rank in state#1215 of 1,294
Land area1.7 sq mi
Density65/sq mi
Coordinates40.7694, -90.8327

🗺️ Map of Media