Real Estate Investing in Kempton, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 380 • Ford County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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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  • High vacancy: 21.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.4% 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 $167,714
Avg Monthly Rent $963
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Kempton Real Estate

Across Kempton's 1 ZIPs, the picture is underwhelming: $168K median values, $963/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. Kempton is in that category.

Market conditions in Kempton are soft. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Pontiac, IL

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Avg Home Value
$167,714
Avg Monthly Rent
$963
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 Kempton, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kempton, IL

Is Kempton, IL better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

Kempton, IL investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($168K prices, $963/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Is the tenant base reliable in Kempton, IL?

Tenant demand in Kempton, IL is solid. The local workforce $963/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is Kempton in IL worth investing in?

Our data puts Kempton, IL at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $168K and rents around $963/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is IL a landlord-friendly state?

The landlord environment in Kempton, IL is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

How do home values compare in Kempton, IL?

Homes in Kempton, IL typically sell near $168K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which consistent long-term demand.

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