Real Estate Investing in Kell, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 962 • Marion County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

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 (52/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.8% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.4% 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 $170,583
Avg Monthly Rent $1,044
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Kell Real Estate

Kell in Illinois is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

The $1,044/mo / $171K relationship in Kell looks lackluster once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

The 0% renter share in Kell masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Centralia, IL

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Avg Home Value
$170,583
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,044
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Centralia, IL metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
68%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Centralia, IL metro
0
Days to pending
9.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Kell, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kell, IL

Should investors consider Kell, IL?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Kell, IL reflects its $171K prices and $1,044/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IL.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Kell, IL?

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

How much is rent in Kell, IL?

Rents in Kell, IL run near $1,044/mo. Compared with median home prices of $171K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the average home sale price in Kell, IL?

Expect median prices around $171K in Kell, IL. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been steady.

Is the tenant base reliable in Kell, IL?

Tenant demand in Kell, IL is solid. The local workforce $1,044/mo rents across most rental classes.

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