Real Estate Investing in Williamsfield, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 743 • Knox County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (65/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • High vacancy: 19.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.7% 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 $147,853
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Williamsfield Real Estate

Williamsfield (Illinois) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. firmly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Williamsfield's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Williamsfield at $828/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Galesburg, IL

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Avg Home Value
$147,853
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Galesburg, IL metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Galesburg, IL metro
0
Days to pending
11.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Williamsfield, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Williamsfield, IL

What real estate strategy is ideal for Williamsfield, IL?

The best-fit strategy in Williamsfield, IL is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is vacancy a concern in Williamsfield, IL?

Williamsfield, IL vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

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

Williamsfield, IL scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $148K and rents near $828/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Does Williamsfield, IL favor landlords or tenants?

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

What is the renter demographic in Williamsfield, IL?

The renter base in Williamsfield, IL is reasonable for the $828/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields reliable tenants.

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