Real Estate Investing in Chatsworth, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,394 • Livingston County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (84/100)

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

📈 For Investors
GOOD
4.0 / 5 (66/100)

Rare combination of both appreciation and cash flow. These markets don't last long — worth serious consideration.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 15.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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4.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

5.0/ 5

Appreciation

12.5% 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 $119,558
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Chatsworth Real Estate

Chatsworth (Illinois) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Chatsworth is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 4.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

unambiguously Chatsworth's sale market has not rewarded patience. less favorable for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Chatsworth — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★★☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Pontiac, IL

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Avg Home Value
$119,558
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Pontiac, IL metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
50%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Pontiac, IL metro
0
Days to pending
10.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Chatsworth, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Chatsworth, IL

How strong is Chatsworth, IL for real estate investors?

Investors tracking Chatsworth, IL will find a 4.0/5 rating supported by $120K median home values and $828/mo rents. That profile suits long-term holders targeting even-keeled returns.

Which investment style suits Chatsworth, IL?

In Chatsworth, IL the resilient play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $120K prices and $828/mo rents suits that approach.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Chatsworth, IL?

Chatsworth, IL vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Can I house hack in Chatsworth, IL?

The house hack math a challenging in Chatsworth, IL. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $828/mo rents and $120K home values.

How much rent can I charge in Chatsworth, IL?

Average rent in Chatsworth, IL is approximately $828/mo per month. Against $120K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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