Real Estate Investing in Bonfield, Illinois (60913)

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Kankakee County • Population: 1,597 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 60913 (Bonfield, IL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

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

📈 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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

• 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $327,061
Avg Monthly Rent $1,179
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $82,188
% Renters 13.1%

Market Analysis: 60913 Bonfield

The 60913 ZIP in Bonfield, IL is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $327K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 60913 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

In practical terms, 60913 offers a low basis, the region around Bonfield has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

Resident income in 60913 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Strategy in 60913 is an operator game, not a passive one. From a cash-flow lens, entry prices of $327K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 Bonfield:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 65/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+12.2%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,179/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Kankakee, IL Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
11.3%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Kankakee, IL metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$341K$300K$259K$218K$177K$136KFeb 2009Nov 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 60913 Compare?

Metric 60913 Bonfield Kankakee, IL Illinois
Home Value $327,061 $327,061 N/A $279,761
5-Year CAGR 6.4% 6.4% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $1,179 $1,179 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.8% 2.8% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.4%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Kankakee, IL metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
45%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $327,061
Monthly Rent $1,179
Price-to-Rent 23.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.3%
Cap Rate 2.8%
5-Year IRR 9.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +12.2% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.4% ▲
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: 2.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.8%). 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
4.8%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.4%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 60913

Population: 1,597

💰 Median Household Income
$82,188
This area
$82,188
State
$75,721
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
13.1%
This area
13.1%
State
22.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.0%
This area
2.0%
State
-3.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
21.0%
This area
21.0%
State
16.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
55.9 years
This area
55.9 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.8%
This area
4.8%
State
11.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 91.5%
Other/Mixed 8.1%
Hispanic/Latino 7.9%
Black/African American 0.4%
👶 Under 18
14.5%
This area
14.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
32.7%
This area
32.7%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
2.3%
This area
2.3%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 60913

B+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
17.0:1 Avg Class Size
$15,739 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

Bonfield Grade School

📚 Pre-K – 01 Elementary
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306 Students
👨‍🏫
17.0:1 Class Size
💰
$15,739 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby 605 Off-Campus Students
C
Olivet Nazarene University
3,275 students · 9.7 mi
C
Kankakee Community College
2,404 students · 11.5 mi

Investor Insight: With 605 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best play in Bonfield, IL?

For Bonfield, IL, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Can I house hack in Bonfield, IL?

Bonfield, IL is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $327K price point reasonable to enter.

How strong is tenant demand in Bonfield, IL?

Bonfield, IL draws a stable base of working renters. Demand at the $1,179/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Bonfield in IL worth investing in?

Our data puts Bonfield, IL at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $327K and rents around $1,179/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is Bonfield, IL a friendly market for rental owners?

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

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