Real Estate Investing in Davis, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,341 • Stephenson County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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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  • High vacancy: 22.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.3% 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 $274,571
Avg Monthly Rent $1,197
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Davis Real Estate

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

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

Rents in Davis at $1,197/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Davis — 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 Freeport, IL

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Avg Home Value
$274,571
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,197
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Freeport, IL metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Freeport, IL metro
0
Days to pending
11.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Davis, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Davis, IL

How much is rent in Davis, IL?

Rents in Davis, IL run near $1,197/mo. Compared with median home prices of $275K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How strong is tenant demand in Davis, IL?

Working renters make up the core of the Davis, IL tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

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

Davis, IL rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $275K and rents near $1,197/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Davis, IL?

Vacancy in Davis, IL is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,197/mo.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Davis, IL?

Davis, IL investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($275K prices, $1,197/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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