Glen Carbon has come far from being a "Valley of Coal," a nickname it earned from the coal mining operations that led to its establishment, to being one of the best 100 small towns in America to live in - as endorsed by "Money Magazine."
Glen Carbon, with its abundant scenery and beautiful community spirit, is one of the fastest growing towns in Illinois
Glen Carbon has come far from being a "Valley of Coal," a nickname it earned from the coal mining operations that led to its establishment, to being one of the best 100 small towns in America to live in - as endorsed by "Money Magazine."
Glen Carbon, with its abundant scenery and beautiful community spirit, is one of the fastest growing towns in Illinois. It lies in Madison County and has a population of close to 13,000. St. Louis, Missouri is only 19 miles away. The county capital, Edwardsville, is a 10-minute drive away. Or if you fancy biking it there then hit the biking trail, one of the many in and around the city maintained by Madison County Transit, which also runs a bus service connecting neighboring communities. The natural setting and connectivity make Glen Carbon a great place to search for your next rental home.
You shouldn't have much difficulty in searching for serviced apartments here. Glen Carbon is a peaceful community with property and violent crime rates lower than not only the U.S average but also than those of neighboring towns. If you're looking to rent in Glen Carbon, make sure you bring all the right paperwork with you. This means you'll need copies of your ID, rental history, letters of reference, proof that you have the funds to pay rent and a recent credit report to show you're in good standing.
If you're planning to either purchase property in Glen Carbon or look up housing for rent, you have a few neighborhoods to choose from.
Village Center: As with many city centers, Village Center is becoming an increasingly more desirable place to live. So make sure you're prepared with everything you need to land the rental apartment you want here when you see it.
Mont Station: Troy Rd., which is the venue for a cluster of eating joints, passes through Mont Station. Subway, IHOP, Hardees, and KFC outlets vie please your taste buds and sate your hunger.
Bayberry: If you're looking for condo rentals in Glen Carbon then you may want to pay a visit to Bay Hill Townhomes in Bayberry. Renting condominiums does offer the advantage of not having to pay for internal maintenance; the owners usually foot that bill. That may or may not be the case with living on rent in an apartment complex.
In Glen Carbon, the average one-way commute by car to a place of work takes a little less than 30 minutes. That's great because it leaves you with more time on hand to enjoy. And this beautiful town does offer many avenues to enjoy, stay fit, learn, and grow. There are three sprawling parks maintained by the city: These are Citizen Park with its lighted baseball field; Miner Park, which is a favorite with families for picnics and the recreation facilities for young and old; Village Hall Park is a much beloved space, particularly by older kids into baseball. To the west of Old Troy Road is the verdant rolling landscape of the Green Space East Recreational Trails Project -- 80 acres of hiking and biking trails for locals. All residents of Glen Carbon are eligible for membership to the wonderfully stocked Glen Carbon Centennial Library, which has served as a portal to knowledge for more than 40 years. Come home to Glen Carbon, you owe yourself the quality lifestyle.
