Real Estate Investing in Creston, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 301 • Ogle County

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Should you buy in Creston, 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
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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.0% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.5% 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 $212,127
Avg Monthly Rent $1,098
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Creston Real Estate

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

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

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

Distressed-leaning demographics in Creston — 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 Rochelle, IL

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Avg Home Value
$212,127
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,098
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Rochelle, 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 — Rochelle, IL metro
0
Days to pending
5.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Creston, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Creston, IL

Do rentals sit vacant long in Creston, IL?

Rental vacancy in Creston, IL is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What are home prices like in Creston, IL?

Median home price in Creston, IL is near $212K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been even-keeled and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What are rental rates like in Creston, IL?

Average rent in Creston, IL is approximately $1,098/mo per month. Against $212K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is rental property easy to operate in Creston, IL?

Landlord-friendliness in Creston, IL is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Is real estate in Creston, IL a good investment right now?

Creston, IL scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $212K and rents near $1,098/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

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