Real Estate Investing in West Frankfort, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 10,691 • Franklin County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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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
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 13.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.6% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

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3.0/ 5

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Citywide average

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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 $107,938
Avg Monthly Rent $837
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Investing in West Frankfort Real Estate

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

West Frankfort is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $837/mo / $108K relationship in West Frankfort looks muted once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. leans the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in West Frankfort show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is subdued relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$107,938
Avg Monthly Rent
$837
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

ZIP Codes in West Frankfort, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About West Frankfort, IL

Are homes affordable in West Frankfort, IL?

Expect median prices around $108K in West Frankfort, IL. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in West Frankfort, IL?

House hacking in West Frankfort, IL is a challenging. With home values around $108K and rents at $837/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Are rents high in West Frankfort, IL?

Rental rates in West Frankfort, IL average $837/mo. Tenant demand and $108K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How strict are landlord regulations in West Frankfort, IL?

West Frankfort, IL falls under IL landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

Are renters plentiful in West Frankfort, IL?

Expect a solid tenant pool in West Frankfort, IL. The rental market absorbs $837/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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