Real Estate Investing in Rochester, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,575 • Sangamon County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (84/100)

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

6.6% 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 $303,291
Avg Monthly Rent $1,458
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Rochester Real Estate

Across Rochester's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $303K median values, $1,458/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

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

Population dynamics in Rochester haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with soft income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, IL

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Avg Home Value
$303,291
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,458
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Springfield, IL metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
35%
Days Pending
0/2
21 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Springfield, IL metro
21
Days to pending
10.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Rochester, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rochester, IL

How much is rent in Rochester, IL?

Average rent in Rochester, IL is approximately $1,458/mo per month. Against $303K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is housing expensive in Rochester, IL?

Expect median prices around $303K in Rochester, IL. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

Should investors consider Rochester, IL?

Yes - Rochester, IL a 3.0/5 investability score. With $303K home prices against $1,458/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Rochester, IL?

Occupancy in Rochester, IL runs measured with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,458/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What approach is best for Rochester, IL real estate?

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

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