Real Estate Investing in Dwight, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 4,672 • Livingston County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

8.1% 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 $210,703
Avg Monthly Rent $1,224
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Dwight Real Estate

Across Dwight's 1 ZIPs, the picture is subdued: $211K median values, $1,224/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Dwight is in that category.

The $1,224/mo / $211K relationship in Dwight looks tepid once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. leans the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in Dwight show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is sluggish relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$210,703
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,224
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 Dwight, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dwight, IL

What is the average monthly rent in Dwight, IL?

Expect rents around $1,224/mo per month in Dwight, IL. With home values at $211K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Dwight, IL?

Tenant demand in Dwight, IL is solid. The local workforce $1,224/mo rents across most rental classes.

Should investors consider Dwight, IL?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Dwight, IL reflects its $211K prices and $1,224/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IL.

What is the typical home price in Dwight, IL?

In Dwight, IL the median home value sits at $211K. Against the broader IL market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Are there empty rentals in Dwight, IL?

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

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