Real Estate Investing in Mount Zion, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,789 • Macon County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (79/100)

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

5.3% 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 $203,845
Avg Monthly Rent $891
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Mount Zion Real Estate

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

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

The $891/mo / $204K relationship in Mount Zion looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. appears to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

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

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Avg Home Value
$203,845
Avg Monthly Rent
$891
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 Mount Zion, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Zion, IL

Are there empty rentals in Mount Zion, IL?

Vacancy in Mount Zion, IL is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $891/mo.

What do rentals go for in Mount Zion, IL?

Rental rates in Mount Zion, IL average $891/mo. Tenant demand and $204K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What kind of tenants rent in Mount Zion, IL?

Tenant quality in Mount Zion, IL ranks as solid. Landlords generally report predictable occupancy at market rents of $891/mo.

Does house hacking make sense in Mount Zion, IL?

House hacking works a challenging in Mount Zion, IL. Rents of $891/mo against $204K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Does Mount Zion, IL make sense for an investment property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Mount Zion, IL reflects its $204K prices and $891/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IL.

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