Real Estate Investing in Lyons, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 10,362 • Cook County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

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.

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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.8% 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 $279,635
Avg Monthly Rent $1,533
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Investing in Lyons Real Estate

Across Lyons's 1 ZIPs, the picture is thin: $280K median values, $1,533/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Lyons is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

Rents in Lyons at $1,533/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Lyons 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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American Property Management of Illinois, Inc. (Associa) provides comprehensive HOA and condominium management services in Chicago and surrounding areas. summary from their website

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Blackhawk Realty Management, LLC provides professional property management and real estate services for its multifamily apartment portfolio, founded in 2004. summary from their website

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Avg Home Value
$279,635
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,533
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

ZIP Codes in Lyons, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lyons, IL

Are there empty rentals in Lyons, IL?

Vacancy in Lyons, IL is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,533/mo.

How strong are rents in Lyons, IL?

Investors in Lyons, IL typically see rents near $1,533/mo per month against $280K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Is rental property easy to operate in Lyons, IL?

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

Can I live-in-and-rent in Lyons, IL?

The house hack math a challenging in Lyons, IL. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $1,533/mo rents and $280K home values.

How does Lyons, IL rate as a rental market?

Lyons, IL rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $280K and rents near $1,533/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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