Real Estate Investing in Erie, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,843 • Whiteside County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (79/100)

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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 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 $180,625
Avg Monthly Rent $837
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Erie Real Estate

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

The investment case for Erie is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Transaction volume in Erie has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Put differently, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Population dynamics in Erie haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Sterling, IL

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Avg Home Value
$180,625
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sterling, IL metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
49%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sterling, IL metro
0
Days to pending
9.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Erie, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erie, IL

What is the average monthly rent in Erie, IL?

Expect rents around $837/mo per month in Erie, IL. With home values at $181K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What is the tenant pool like in Erie, IL?

The tenant pool in Erie, IL is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $837/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Should investors consider Erie, IL?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Erie, IL ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $181K and rents of $837/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are there empty rentals in Erie, IL?

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

What does house hacking look like in Erie, IL?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Erie, IL reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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