Real Estate Investing in Montgomery County, Illinois

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 21,803

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

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
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $142,773
Avg Monthly Rent $921
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Montgomery County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Illinois: Montgomery has 7 cities, 7 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Montgomery is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

A 21,803 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Montgomery a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$142,773
Avg Monthly Rent
$921
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)
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Cities in Montgomery County

ZIP Codes in Montgomery County, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery County

Is in IL worth investing in?

, IL scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $143K and rents near $921/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Is vacancy a concern in, IL?

Occupancy in, IL runs reliable with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $921/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Is the tenant base reliable in, IL?

Tenant quality in, IL ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $921/mo.

How expensive is real estate in, IL?

In, IL the median home value sits at $143K. Against the broader IL market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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