Real Estate Investing in Baylis, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 484 • Pike County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (38/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 27.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Higher unemployment: 8.7% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

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Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $136,022
Avg Monthly Rent $855
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Baylis Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Illinois: Baylis has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Baylis is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. decisively out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Rent trends and price trends in Baylis are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Illinois.

Population dynamics in Baylis haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with modest income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$136,022
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Baylis, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Baylis, IL

How landlord-friendly is Baylis, IL?

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

What is the typical renter like in Baylis, IL?

The renter base in Baylis, IL is reasonable for the $855/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

How should investors approach Baylis, IL?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Baylis, IL best. The market produces even-keeled results for that approach at the $136K price point.

Does house hacking work in Baylis, IL?

For house hackers, Baylis, IL is a challenging. The $855/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $136K property.

What are home prices like in Baylis, IL?

Homes in Baylis, IL typically sell near $136K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

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