Real Estate Investing in Bradley, Illinois (60915)

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Kankakee County • Population: 10,217 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 60915 (Bradley, IL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (83/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (57/100)

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.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $191,928
Avg Monthly Rent $1,588
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $53,243
% Renters 37.0%

Market Analysis: 60915 Bradley

The 60915 ZIP in Bradley, IL is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $192K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Distressed does not mean uninvestable. It means the margin for error is thinner. ZIP 60915 rewards the prepared, punishes the overconfident, and leaves the math unchanged either way.

Put differently, 60915 offers a low basis, the region around Bradley has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

A durable renter share of 37% in 60915 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

The right play in 60915 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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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 Bradley:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 69/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.6× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+11.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,588/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
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Property Strategy for 60915

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
6.6% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
2BR
+7.9% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$56,784/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $147,305 $1,360 6.6% +7.9% $73,653
3BR $199,312 $1,790 6.5% +7.7% $66,437
4BR $227,137 $1,820 5.8% +7.9% $56,784

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$201K$178K$155K$131K$108K$85KJan 2009Oct 2017Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$1,603$1,559$1,516$1,472$1,429$1,385Oct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026

📊 How Does 60915 Compare?

Metric 60915 Bradley Kankakee, IL Illinois
Home Value $191,928 $191,928 N/A $279,761
5-Year CAGR 6.9% 6.9% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $1,588 $1,588 N/A -
Cap Rate 6.5% 6.5% - -
💡 Why Invest in 60915? Click to expand

With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

A healthy rental market with 37% renter-occupied households ensures tenant availability.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
6.5%
Good
5yr Growth
+6.9%
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 $191,928
Monthly Rent $1,588
Price-to-Rent 10.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 9.9%
Cap Rate 6.5%
5-Year IRR 13.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +11.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Neutral Leverage Cap Rate: 6.5%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage is roughly neutral here.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) is close to the estimated cap rate (6.5%). Financing this market at current rates produces a cash-on-cash return near the cap rate. Appreciation and tax benefits may still support the investment.

⚠️ Risk Signals

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

Vacancy
4.9%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.9%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 60915

Population: 10,217

💰 Median Household Income
$53,243
This area
$53,243
State
$75,721
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
37.0%
This area
37.0%
State
22.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
State
-3.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
9.1%
This area
9.1%
State
16.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.6 years
This area
36.6 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
4.9%
This area
4.9%
State
11.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 86.5%
Other/Mixed 9.5%
Hispanic/Latino 7.3%
Black/African American 3.9%
Asian 0.1%
👶 Under 18
19.8%
This area
19.8%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.2%
This area
16.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
9.0%
This area
9.0%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 60915

A Avg School Grade
4 Schools
12.4:1 Avg Class Size
$16,527 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Bradley Central Middle School

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
382 Students
👨‍🏫
9.8:1 Class Size
💰
$16,521 Per Student
A Very Good

Bradley West Elem School

📚 03 – 05 Elementary
👥
390 Students
👨‍🏫
11.8:1 Class Size
💰
$16,521 Per Student
A Very Good

Bradley East Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
👥
525 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$16,521 Per Student
B Good

Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,913 Students
👨‍🏫
15.2:1 Class Size
💰
$16,545 Per Student

Nearby Schools (5 more)

Schools in adjacent ZIP codes that may serve this area

A+ Excellent

St George Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
📍 5200 E Center St, Bourbonnais
👥
386 Students
👨‍🏫
13.8:1 Class Size
💰
$20,465 Per Student
A Very Good

Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center

📚 07 – 08 Middle
📍 200 W John Casey Rd, Bourbonnais
👥
488 Students
👨‍🏫
13.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,118 Per Student
A Very Good

Liberty Intermediate School

📚 04 – 06 School
📍 1690 Career Center Rd, Bourbonnais
👥
743 Students
👨‍🏫
13.6:1 Class Size
💰
$14,118 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Shabbona Elem School

📚 K – 03 Elementary
📍 813 W Burns Rd, Bourbonnais
👥
289 Students
👨‍🏫
14.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,118 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Alan B Shepard Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 03 Elementary
📍 325 N Convent St, Bourbonnais
👥
477 Students
👨‍🏫
15.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,118 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 · 0.9 mi
C
Kankakee Community College
2,404 students · 3.4 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 average home sale price in Bradley, IL?

Typical homes in Bradley, IL go for around $192K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% even-keeled price movement.

What is the typical renter like in Bradley, IL?

Bradley, IL offers a even-keeled renter base at the $1,588/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What is the best play in Bradley, IL?

Bradley, IL investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($192K prices, $1,588/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Is Bradley, IL a smart market for rental property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Bradley, IL ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $192K and rents of $1,588/mo drive the underlying numbers.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Bradley, IL?

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

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