Real Estate Investing in Compton, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 615 • Lee County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (45/100)

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

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • Elevated vacancy: 8.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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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 $207,387
Avg Monthly Rent $1,017
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Compton Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Compton shows the kind of underwhelming fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

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

decisively Compton's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Compton a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Dixon, IL

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Avg Home Value
$207,387
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,017
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Dixon, IL metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
46%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Dixon, IL metro
0
Days to pending
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Compton, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Compton, IL

Are homes affordable in Compton, IL?

Compton, IL median home values land near $207K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $1,017/mo-per-month rentals.

What is the typical renter like in Compton, IL?

Compton, IL offers a predictable renter base at the $1,017/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What strategy should investors use in Compton, IL?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Compton, IL. With home values at $207K and rents near $1,017/mo, other strategies can work but produce even-keeled rather than outsized returns.

Is Compton, IL a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Compton, IL at 2.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $207K and rents around $1,017/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Compton, IL?

Rental rates in Compton, IL average $1,017/mo. Tenant demand and $207K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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