Real Estate Investing in Ramsey, Illinois (62080)

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Fayette County • Population: 3,056 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 62080 (Ramsey, IL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (72/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 15.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.

• 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 $161,605
Avg Monthly Rent $891
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $54,688
% Renters 14.9%

Market Analysis: 62080 Ramsey

The 62080 ZIP in Ramsey, IL is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $162K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

Rent of $891/mo on a $162K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 62080 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

On the rental side, 62080 offers a low basis, the region around Ramsey has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

From a cash-flow lens, 3,056 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategy in 62080 is an operator game, not a passive one. From an investor standpoint, entry prices of $162K 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 Ramsey:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 72/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
7/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+11.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $891/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)

$168K$150K$132K$114K$96K$78KJan 2012May 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 62080 Compare?

Metric 62080 Ramsey Illinois
Home Value $161,605 $161,605 $279,761
5-Year CAGR 6.9% 6.9% 6.6%
Avg Rent $891 $891 -
Cap Rate 4.3% 4.3% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.3%
Fair
5yr Growth
+6.9%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $161,605
Monthly Rent $891
Price-to-Rent 15.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.6%
Cap Rate 4.3%
5-Year IRR 11.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +11.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.9% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +3.8% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.3%). 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
15.9%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.9%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 62080

Population: 3,056

💰 Median Household Income
$54,688
This area
$54,688
State
$75,721
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
14.9%
This area
14.9%
State
22.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.0%
This area
1.0%
State
-3.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
13.2%
This area
13.2%
State
16.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.7 years
This area
41.7 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
15.9%
This area
15.9%
State
11.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 96.7%
Other/Mixed 2.5%
Black/African American 0.8%
👶 Under 18
26.5%
This area
26.5%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.2%
This area
17.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
10.7%
This area
10.7%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 62080

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
11.6:1 Avg Class Size
$16,285 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Ramsey Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
207 Students
👨‍🏫
11.2:1 Class Size
💰
$16,285 Per Student
A Very Good

Ramsey High School

📚 06 – 12 High School
👥
196 Students
👨‍🏫
11.9:1 Class Size
💰
$16,285 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Ramsey, IL?

Expect median prices around $162K in Ramsey, IL. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

Are renters plentiful in Ramsey, IL?

Working renters make up the core of the Ramsey, IL tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Ramsey, IL?

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

How do experienced investors play Ramsey, IL?

The best-fit strategy in Ramsey, IL is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Should investors consider Ramsey, IL?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Ramsey, IL reflects its $162K prices and $891/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IL.

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