Real Estate Investing in Plymouth, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,268 • McDonough County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 16.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.5% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Higher unemployment: 7.7% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $114,900
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Plymouth Real Estate

Plymouth in Illinois is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

firmly Plymouth's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects muted investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Market conditions in Plymouth are underwhelming. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

The 0% renter share in Plymouth masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Best ZIP codes in Macomb, IL

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Avg Home Value
$114,900
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Macomb, IL metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Macomb, IL metro
0
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Plymouth, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Plymouth, IL

Are there empty rentals in Plymouth, IL?

Vacancy risk in Plymouth, IL is elevated. That supports reliable cash flow for typical rental holds.

What approach is best for Plymouth, IL real estate?

For Plymouth, IL, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How much do tenants pay in Plymouth, IL?

Investors in Plymouth, IL typically see rents near $828/mo per month against $115K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Plymouth, IL?

The house hack math a challenging in Plymouth, IL. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $828/mo rents and $115K home values.

Is Plymouth, IL a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Plymouth, IL rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $115K and rents near $828/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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