Real Estate Investing in Anna, Illinois (62906)

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Union County • Population: 7,218 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 62906 (Anna, IL)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

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

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 12.2% 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

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $142,484
Avg Monthly Rent $864
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $45,427
% Renters 29.2%

Market Analysis: 62906 Anna

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Anna's 62906 ZIP sits at signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $142K pricing implies.

Rent of $864/mo on a $142K basis reads well until vacancy, delinquency, and capex enter the model. The honest cap rate in 62906 sits below the stated 0.0% once reality is priced in.

On the rental side, 62906 offers a low basis, the region around Anna has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

On balance, 7,218 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.

The 62906 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 Anna:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 70/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.1× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.1%)
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: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$148K$139K$129K$120K$110K$100KFeb 2016May 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 62906 Compare?

Metric 62906 Anna Illinois
Home Value $142,484 $142,484 $279,761
5-Year CAGR 4.4% 4.4% 6.6%
Avg Rent $864 $864 -
Cap Rate 4.7% 4.7% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.7%
Fair
5yr Growth
+4.4%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $142,484
Monthly Rent $864
Price-to-Rent 13.7:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 7.3%
Cap Rate 4.7%
5-Year IRR 9.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.8% ▲
5-Year CAGR +4.4% ▲
10-Year CAGR +2.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.7%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.7%). 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
12.2%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+4.4%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 62906

Population: 7,218

💰 Median Household Income
$45,427
This area
$45,427
State
$75,721
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
29.2%
This area
29.2%
State
22.2%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.6%
This area
3.6%
State
-3.3%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
20.6%
This area
20.6%
State
16.4%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
45.6 years
This area
45.6 years
State
32.6 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
12.2%
This area
12.2%
State
11.6%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 93.1%
Other/Mixed 4.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.0%
Black/African American 2.7%
Asian 0.2%
👶 Under 18
20.2%
This area
20.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
27.0%
This area
27.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
18.1%
This area
18.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 62906

B Avg School Grade
6 Schools
13.2:1 Avg Class Size
$17,269 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Anna-Jonesboro High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
486 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$19,830 Per Student
A Very Good

Lincoln Elem School

📚 Pre-K – 02 Elementary
👥
211 Students
👨‍🏫
11.6:1 Class Size
💰
$16,415 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Anna Junior High School

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
247 Students
👨‍🏫
13.1:1 Class Size
💰
$16,415 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Davie Elem School

📚 03 – 04 Elementary
👥
125 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$16,415 Per Student
C Below Average

TCSE-Anna Jonesboro HS

📚 Grade M Elementary Limited Data
C Below Average

Tri-County South - Choate

📚 Grade M Elementary Limited Data
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Frequently Asked Questions

How tight is the rental market in Anna, IL?

Anna, IL vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

How do experienced investors play Anna, IL?

Most investors in Anna, IL run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

How landlord-friendly is Anna, IL?

For rental operators, Anna, IL rates as landlord-friendly. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

Can owner-occupants cash flow in Anna, IL?

For house hackers, Anna, IL is a challenging. The $864/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $142K property.

How do home values compare in Anna, IL?

Anna, IL median home values land near $142K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $864/mo-per-month rentals.

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