Real Estate Investing in Macon, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,719 • Macon County

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

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

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.2% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 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 $154,896
Avg Monthly Rent $972
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Macon Real Estate

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

Investors considering Macon, IL should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Rent trends and price trends in Macon are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Illinois.

Macon's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$154,896
Avg Monthly Rent
$972
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Decatur, IL metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
49%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Decatur, IL metro
0
Days to pending
13.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Macon, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macon, IL

What is the tenant pool like in Macon, IL?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Macon, IL. The rental market absorbs $972/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What kind of market is Macon, IL for investors?

Our data puts Macon, IL at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $155K and rents around $972/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is housing expensive in Macon, IL?

Macon, IL home values average about $155K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $972/mo in monthly income.

Is Macon, IL good for landlords?

For rental operators, Macon, IL rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Macon, IL?

Occupancy in Macon, IL runs steady with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $972/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

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