Real Estate Investing in Pike County, Illinois

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 11,793

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (77/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.4 / 5 (44/100)

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: 21.9% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.4/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

7.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $123,889
Avg Monthly Rent $893
ZIP Codes 9

Investing in Pike County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Illinois: Pike has 9 cities, 9 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

The investment case for Pike County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a stretch for a 2.4 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Demographics in Pike show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is muted relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$123,889
Avg Monthly Rent
$893
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)
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Cities in Pike County

ZIP Codes in Pike County, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pike County

What are home prices like in, IL?

Homes in, IL typically sell near $124K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which reliable long-term demand.

What is the typical renter like in, IL?

Tenant demand in, IL is solid. The local workforce $893/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is rental property easy to operate in, IL?

IL law tenant-protective for landlords, and inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Is investability higher in, IL than across IL?

Relative to IL as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 2.4/5 score summarizes the position.

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