Real Estate Investing in Chebanse, Illinois (60922)

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Kankakee • Population: 2,443 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 60922 (Chebanse, 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 $223,332
Avg Monthly Rent $1,089
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $72,917
% Renters 30.1%

Market Analysis: 60922 Chebanse

The 60922 ZIP in Chebanse, IL is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $223K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $223K asset, 60922 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Within IL, ZIP 60922 trails on several market indicators that neighboring Kankakee submarkets outperform. The gap is real and impressive enough to shape underwriting.

A resilient renter share of 30% in 60922 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

The 60922 ZIP fits a narrow investor profile — hands-on, patient, and willing to accept that the cap rate on paper is not the cap rate in reality.

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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 Chebanse:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,089/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)

$236K$212K$188K$164K$140K$115KFeb 2016May 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 60922 Compare?

Metric 60922 Chebanse Illinois
Home Value $223,332 $223,332 $279,761
5-Year CAGR 6.0% 6.0% 6.6%
Avg Rent $1,089 $1,089 -
Cap Rate 3.8% 3.8% -
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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
3.8%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.0%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $223,332
Monthly Rent $1,089
Price-to-Rent 17.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.9%
Cap Rate 3.8%
5-Year IRR 9.8%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.0% ▲
10-Year CAGR +5.7% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.8%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.8%). 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
3.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.0%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 60922

Population: 2,443

💰 Median Household Income
$72,917
This area
$72,917
State
$75,721
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
30.1%
This area
30.1%
State
22.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.9%
This area
3.9%
State
-3.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
17.3%
This area
17.3%
State
16.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.1 years
This area
36.1 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
State
11.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 89.9%
Other/Mixed 7.8%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Black/African American 2.2%
Asian 0.1%
👶 Under 18
24.7%
This area
24.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.2%
This area
16.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
7.4%
This area
7.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 60922

A Avg School Grade
1 Schools
14.1:1 Avg Class Size
$16,475 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Chebanse Elem School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
344 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$16,475 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
Kankakee Community College
2,404 students · 7.5 mi
C
Olivet Nazarene University
3,275 students · 10.7 mi

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of investing works in Chebanse, IL?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Chebanse, IL best. The market produces even-keeled results for that approach at the $223K price point.

How deep is the rental pool in Chebanse, IL?

The tenant pool in Chebanse, IL is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $1,089/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

Are rents high in Chebanse, IL?

Chebanse, IL rentals go for roughly $1,089/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $223K acquisition costs.

What is the typical vacancy rate in Chebanse, IL?

Occupancy in Chebanse, IL runs steady with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,089/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What is the typical home price in Chebanse, IL?

In Chebanse, IL the median home value sits at $223K. Against the broader IL market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

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