Real Estate Investing in Coal Valley, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,988 • Rock Island County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (83/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 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 $280,144
Avg Monthly Rent $1,539
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Coal Valley Real Estate

Coal Valley, IL covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are underwhelming — this is not a market to enter casually.

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

firmly Coal Valley's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Avg Home Value
$280,144
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,539
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Coal Valley, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Coal Valley, IL

How does Coal Valley, IL rate as a rental market?

Coal Valley, IL rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $280K and rents near $1,539/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Is the tenant base reliable in Coal Valley, IL?

The renter base in Coal Valley, IL is reasonable for the $1,539/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

What do rentals go for in Coal Valley, IL?

Rental rates in Coal Valley, IL average $1,539/mo. Tenant demand and $280K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

Which investment style suits Coal Valley, IL?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Coal Valley, IL. With home values at $280K and rents near $1,539/mo, other strategies can work but produce reliable rather than outsized returns.

Are there empty rentals in Coal Valley, IL?

Coal Valley, IL sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader IL rental market.

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