Real Estate Investing in La Moille, Illinois (61330)

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Bureau County • Population: 1,238 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 61330 (La Moille, IL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (79/100)

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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.3% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

• 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 $176,369
Avg Monthly Rent $864
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $71,023
% Renters 18.8%

Market Analysis: 61330 La Moille

Investors eyeing 61330 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $176K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

The 61330 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

In the broader IL picture, 61330 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

Employment concentration in 61330 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

The right play in 61330 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 La Moille:

B+ Great
Buy Confidence Score: 80/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.5× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+13.8%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $864/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: This area shows favorable conditions for homebuyers. Solid fundamentals with reasonable affordability.
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BALANCED MARKET
Ottawa, IL Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
28 days
Average time to sell
Fast
8.5%
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 Ottawa, IL metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$184K$163K$142K$121K$100K$79KFeb 2017Nov 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 61330 Compare?

Metric 61330 La Moille Ottawa, IL Illinois
Home Value $176,369 $176,369 N/A $279,761
5-Year CAGR 7.1% 7.1% N/A 6.6%
Avg Rent $864 $864 N/A -
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
+7.1%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Ottawa, IL metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
0/2
28 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $176,369
Monthly Rent $864
Price-to-Rent 17.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.9%
Cap Rate 3.8%
5-Year IRR 10.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +13.8% ▲
3-Year CAGR +8.5% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.1% ▲
10-Year CAGR N/A

🏠 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
9.3%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.1%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 61330

Population: 1,238

💰 Median Household Income
$71,023
This area
$71,023
State
$75,721
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
18.8%
This area
18.8%
State
22.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
0.6%
This area
0.6%
State
-3.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
19.2%
This area
19.2%
State
16.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
46.5 years
This area
46.5 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
9.3%
This area
9.3%
State
11.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 96.2%
Other/Mixed 3.5%
Hispanic/Latino 1.1%
Black/African American 0.3%
👶 Under 18
20.0%
This area
20.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
20.0%
This area
20.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.1%
This area
4.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 61330

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
8.2:1 Avg Class Size
$24,565 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Allen School School

📚 K – 06 School
👥
87 Students
👨‍🏫
8.9:1 Class Size
💰
$24,565 Per Student
A Very Good

La Moille Jr/Sr High School

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
84 Students
👨‍🏫
7.5:1 Class Size
💰
$24,565 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are vacancy rates like in La Moille, IL?

La Moille, IL sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader IL rental market.

Is rental property easy to operate in La Moille, IL?

Landlord-friendliness in La Moille, IL is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Should investors consider La Moille, IL?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in La Moille, IL reflects its $176K prices and $864/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IL.

Is it easy to find good tenants in La Moille, IL?

The renter base in La Moille, IL is reasonable for the $864/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

What do rentals go for in La Moille, IL?

Average rent in La Moille, IL is approximately $864/mo per month. Against $176K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

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