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Market MapIllinoisJackson

Jackson County

IllinoisPopulation: 53,176
71
/100
Buy
#120 of 1,000 counties
#60 in Illinois (102 counties)

Market Snapshot

$121,998
Median Home Price
55% below national median
$689/mo
Median Rent
54% below national median
6.77%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 27% nationally
-$192
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$121,998
Down Payment (20%)$24,400
Loan Amount$97,598
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$689
Monthly P&I-$640
Est. Expenses (35%)-$241
Net Cash Flow-$192/mo
4.4%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-8.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
6.77%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 4.4% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
71/100
71
Cash Flow(30%)
68/100

Based on 6.77% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
83/100

Based on 13.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
89/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.7x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (6.77%)
  • +Strong price appreciation (+13.2% YoY)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 4.4% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
53,176
Median Income
$44,847
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.7x
Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
MadisonIL
72$187,237$1,0957.02%BuyView
CurrentJacksonIL
71$121,998$6896.77%Buy
McHenryIL
71$349,331$2,1147.26%BuyView
ChampaignIL
71$226,633$1,3957.38%BuyView
CookIL
70$314,517$2,1138.06%BuyView
KendallIL
70$380,573$2,3077.27%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyJackson offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Jackson County in Illinois scores 71/100, ranking #120 of 1,000 US counties (top 12%). The 6.77% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-192/mo
Cap Rate
4.4%
Cash-on-Cash
-8.2%

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