Real Estate Investing in Ashley, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,819 • Washington County

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Should you buy in Ashley, IL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $154,786
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ashley Real Estate

Ashley in Illinois is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Across Ashley's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Transaction volume in Ashley has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. On balance, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Ashley's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$154,786
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Mount Vernon, IL metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Mount Vernon, IL metro
0
Days to pending
10.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ashley, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashley, IL

How much rent can I charge in Ashley, IL?

Rents in Ashley, IL run near $828/mo. Compared with median home prices of $155K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is Ashley, IL landlord-friendly?

IL law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Ashley inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Ashley, IL?

Expect elevated vacancy in Ashley, IL. Rents at $828/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What is the typical renter like in Ashley, IL?

Ashley, IL offers a predictable renter base at the $828/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Is Ashley, IL better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Ashley, IL, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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