Real Estate Investing in Macon County, Illinois

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13 ZIP codes • Population: 101,746

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

Solid choice β€” values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 12.8% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $169,293
Avg Monthly Rent $983
ZIP Codes 13

Investing in Macon County Real Estate

Macon County is one of those Illinois regions where numbers warn before they reward. 10 cities, 101,746 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

The investment case for Macon County is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Population dynamics in Macon haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$169,293
Avg Monthly Rent
$983
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Macon County

3 Colleges 3,902 Students 374 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Millikin University
4-Year Private Β· 1,659 students
C
Richland Community College
2-Year Public Β· 2,214 students
πŸ“ ~374 students rent off-campus
C
Reflections Academy of Beauty
Vocational For-Profit Β· 29 students

Cities in Macon County

ZIP Codes in Macon County, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Macon County

What is the typical home price in, IL?

Median home price in, IL is near $169K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been predictable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

What kind of tenants rent in, IL?

The renter base in, IL is reasonable for the $983/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

How does, IL rank within IL?

Versus statewide IL, is broadly in line with. Its 3.0/5 investability score reflects that position.

What is the typical rental rate in, IL?

Expect rents around $983/mo per month in, IL. With home values at $169K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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