Real Estate Investing in Mansfield, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,356 • Piatt County

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Should you buy in Mansfield, 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.

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  • High vacancy: 12.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.7% 5yr CAGR

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Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $226,820
Avg Monthly Rent $1,053
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Mansfield Real Estate

Mansfield, IL covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Mansfield's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run modest: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

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

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Mansfield a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$226,820
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Mansfield, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mansfield, IL

How expensive is real estate in Mansfield, IL?

The median home value in Mansfield, IL is roughly $227K. That puts it reasonable relative to the IL statewide average.

How much do tenants pay in Mansfield, IL?

Rent in Mansfield, IL is around $1,053/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $227K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is Mansfield, IL suited for a house hack?

For house hackers, Mansfield, IL is a challenging. The $1,053/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $227K property.

Is Mansfield, IL a friendly market for rental owners?

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

How qualified is the tenant pool in Mansfield, IL?

The tenant pool in Mansfield, IL is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,053/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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