Real Estate Investing in Golf, Illinois (60029)

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Cook County • Population: 548 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 60029 (Golf, IL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (69/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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 price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 54.0 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

4.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $1,335,922
Avg Monthly Rent $2,061
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $228,750
% Renters 3.1%

Market Analysis: 60029 Golf

The 60029 ZIP covers a section of Golf that demands careful diligence. Prices near $1.3M look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Looking more closely, the numbers look inviting — $1.3M purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 60029 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Statewide comparisons place 60029 among IL's softer markets. That context does not make the ZIP uninvestable, but it does raise the bar for due diligence.

The demographic picture in 60029 includes headwinds that any investor should price in. Income distribution skews lower than Golf averages, and tenant stability requires active management.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. healthy returns are possible in 60029, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Golf:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 65/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+13.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,061/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$1.4M$1.2M$1.1M$891K$723K$555KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

📊 How Does 60029 Compare?

Metric 60029 Golf Illinois
Home Value $1,335,922 $1,335,922 $279,761
5-Year CAGR 8.2% 8.2% 6.6%
Avg Rent $2,061 $2,061 -
Cap Rate 1.2% 1.2% -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
1.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+8.2%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $1,335,922
Monthly Rent $2,061
Price-to-Rent 54.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 1.9%
Cap Rate 1.2%
5-Year IRR 9.4%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +13.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +8.2% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 1.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (1.2%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.0%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+8.2%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 60029

Population: 548

💰 Median Household Income
$228,750
This area
$228,750
State
$75,721
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
3.1%
This area
3.1%
State
22.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.3%
This area
4.3%
State
-3.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
73.8%
This area
73.8%
State
16.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
50.1 years
This area
50.1 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.0%
This area
2.0%
State
11.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 84.2%
Asian 8.1%
Other/Mixed 4.4%
Black/African American 3.3%
Hispanic/Latino 1.5%
👶 Under 18
23.8%
This area
23.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
18.7%
This area
18.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
0.6%
This area
0.6%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 60029

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

Avoca West Elem School

📚 K – 05 Elementary
📍 235 Beech Dr, Glenview
👥
355 Students
👨‍🏫
8.4:1 Class Size
💰
$29,804 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Clarence E Culver School

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
📍 6901 W Oakton St, Niles
👥
641 Students
👨‍🏫
11.9:1 Class Size
💰
$21,838 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Fairview South Elementary School

📚 K – 08 School
📍 7040 Laramie Ave, Skokie
👥
707 Students
👨‍🏫
10.3:1 Class Size
💰
$27,554 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Glen Grove Elem School

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
📍 3900 Glenview Rd, Glenview
👥
427 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$35,401 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Hoffman Elem School

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
📍 2000 Harrison St, Glenview
👥
471 Students
👨‍🏫
11.7:1 Class Size
💰
$35,401 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 1,462 Off-Campus Students
D
Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Skokie
39 students · 1.8 mi
C+
Estelle Medical Academy
64 students · 1.9 mi
C
Estelle Skin Care and Spa Institute
121 students · 2.0 mi
C
Cosmetology Concepts Niles
55 students · 2.6 mi
C+
Rosel School of Cosmetology
14 students · 2.8 mi
C+
Hebrew Theological College
197 students · 3.6 mi
F
Americare Technical School
28 students · 4.1 mi
C
Oakton College
7,032 students · 4.9 mi

Investor Insight: With 1,462 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Golf, IL?

Rental vacancy in Golf, IL is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is Golf, IL landlord-friendly?

IL ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Golf generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

How much is rent in Golf, IL?

Golf, IL rentals go for roughly $2,061/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $1.3M acquisition costs.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Golf, IL?

The tenant pool in Golf, IL is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $2,061/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

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

Our data puts Golf, IL at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $1.3M and rents around $2,061/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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