Real Estate Investing in Industry, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 734 • McDonough County

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

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

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).

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3.0/ 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 $96,792
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Industry Real Estate

Industry (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.

firmly Industry's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects modest investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

The $828/mo / $97K relationship in Industry looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Macomb, IL

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Avg Home Value
$96,792
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Macomb, IL metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Macomb, IL metro
0
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Industry, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Industry, IL

Is Industry, IL a smart market for rental property?

Yes - Industry, IL a 3.0/5 investability score. With $97K home prices against $828/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Industry, IL?

Industry, IL rentals go for roughly $828/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $97K acquisition costs.

How strong is tenant demand in Industry, IL?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Industry, IL. The rental market absorbs $828/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Industry, IL?

Industry, IL vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What approach is best for Industry, IL real estate?

Industry, IL investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($97K prices, $828/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

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