Real Estate Investing in Knoxville, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,906 • Knox County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GREAT FIT
Grade A (88/100)

Strong fundamentals — affordable, appreciating, and stable. A confident pick for primary residence.

📈 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

4.2% 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 $162,677
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Knoxville Real Estate

Knoxville (Illinois) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

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. Knoxville is in that category.

firmly Knoxville's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Galesburg, IL

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Avg Home Value
$162,677
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Galesburg, IL metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Galesburg, IL metro
0
Days to pending
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Knoxville, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Knoxville, IL

What do rentals go for in Knoxville, IL?

Rental rates in Knoxville, IL average $828/mo. Tenant demand and $163K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How strict are landlord regulations in Knoxville, IL?

Knoxville, IL operates under IL law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect consistent treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Is Knoxville, IL a smart market for rental property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Knoxville, IL reflects its $163K prices and $828/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IL.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Knoxville, IL?

Expect elevated vacancy in Knoxville, IL. Rents at $828/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How strong is the working-renter base in Knoxville, IL?

Tenant demand in Knoxville, IL is solid. The local workforce $828/mo rents across most rental classes.

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