Real Estate Investing in Manteno, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 11,902 • Kankakee County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

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

📈 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

6.0% 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 $321,268
Avg Monthly Rent $1,225
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Manteno Real Estate

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

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

Transaction volume in Manteno has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Meanwhile, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Manteno — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Kankakee, IL

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Avg Home Value
$321,268
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,225
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kankakee, IL metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
45%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Kankakee, IL metro
0
Days to pending
11.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Manteno, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Manteno, IL

Where do home prices stand in Manteno, IL?

Typical homes in Manteno, IL go for around $321K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

Does house hacking make sense in Manteno, IL?

For house hackers, Manteno, IL is a challenging. The $1,225/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $321K property.

What is the renter demographic in Manteno, IL?

The renter base in Manteno, IL is reasonable for the $1,225/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Manteno, IL?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Manteno, IL. The numbers - $321K homes against $1,225/mo rents - support that play.

What do rentals go for in Manteno, IL?

Manteno, IL rentals go for roughly $1,225/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $321K acquisition costs.

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