Real Estate Investing in Laura, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 246 • Peoria County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (68/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • High vacancy: 35.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.8% 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 $193,442
Avg Monthly Rent $864
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Laura Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Laura shows the kind of subdued fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Laura is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. plainly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

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

Population dynamics in Laura haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with underwhelming income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Peoria, IL

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NHS Property Management, Inc. offers residential, commercial, and HOA property management services in Peoria, managing apartments and townhomes. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$193,442
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Peoria, IL metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
43%
Days Pending
0/2
27 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Peoria, IL metro
27
Days to pending
11.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Laura, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Laura, IL

How much does a house cost in Laura, IL?

Homes in Laura, IL typically sell near $193K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which steady long-term demand.

What kind of tenants rent in Laura, IL?

Laura, IL offers a measured renter base at the $864/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

How much do tenants pay in Laura, IL?

Expect rents around $864/mo per month in Laura, IL. With home values at $193K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How tight is the rental market in Laura, IL?

Laura, IL carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect predictable absorption at market rents of $864/mo.

Which real estate strategy fits Laura, IL?

The best-fit strategy in Laura, IL is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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