Real Estate Investing in Reddick, Illinois (60961)

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Kankakee County • Population: 928 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 60961 (Reddick, IL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (56/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 17.5% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Higher unemployment: 10.1% unemployment — tenant risk signal.

• 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

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $262,554
Avg Monthly Rent $1,404
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $54,760
% Renters 6.1%

Market Analysis: 60961 Reddick

From a cash-flow lens, ZIP 60961 has challenges — vacancy pressure, softer price growth, and tenant stability concerns sit alongside the $263K median. It rewards specialists, not generalists.

In practical terms, the numbers look inviting — $263K purchase price, 0.0% nominal cap — the work to hit that pro forma in 60961 is substantial and deserves full respect.

Regionally, 60961 sits on the difficult end of the IL spectrum. The a strong candidate for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

The 60961 ZIP's population of 928 has faced economic pressure over the last decade. That pressure shows up in rent delinquency patterns that sits at the need for careful underwriting.

Experienced landlords with local relationships tend to find 60961 workable. Turnkey investors from out of state usually find the numbers do not hold up in practice.

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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 Reddick:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 60/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4.8× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+12.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $1,404/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)

$272K$244K$216K$188K$160K$132KJan 2013Oct 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 60961 Compare?

Metric 60961 Reddick Kankakee, IL Illinois
Home Value $262,554 $262,554 N/A $279,761
5-Year CAGR 6.1% 6.1% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $1,404 $1,404 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.2% 4.2% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.2%
Fair
5yr Growth
+6.1%
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 $262,554
Monthly Rent $1,404
Price-to-Rent 15.6:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.4%
Cap Rate 4.2%
5-Year IRR 10.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +12.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR +4.9% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.2%). 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
17.5%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.1%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 60961

Population: 928

💰 Median Household Income
$54,760
This area
$54,760
State
$75,721
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
6.1%
This area
6.1%
State
22.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
10.1%
This area
10.1%
State
-3.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
9.3%
This area
9.3%
State
16.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
47.6 years
This area
47.6 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
17.5%
This area
17.5%
State
11.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 99.1%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic/Latino 0.1%
Other/Mixed 0.1%
👶 Under 18
25.2%
This area
25.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.5%
This area
21.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.2%
This area
11.2%
USA
11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reddick, IL a smart market for rental property?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Reddick, IL ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $263K and rents of $1,404/mo drive the underlying numbers.

What price range are homes in Reddick, IL?

Median home price in Reddick, IL is near $263K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been stable and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Are rents high in Reddick, IL?

Rents in Reddick, IL run near $1,404/mo. Compared with median home prices of $263K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Reddick, IL?

Occupancy in Reddick, IL runs steady with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $1,404/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What is the best play in Reddick, IL?

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

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