Is Whiteside County, IL good for real estate investing?

Whiteside County has an investment score of 79/100, rated as "Strong Buy". The county ranks #0 nationally among 0 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Whiteside?

The median home price in Whiteside County is $138,768. This ranks #0 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Whiteside?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Whiteside County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Whiteside County

IllinoisPopulation: 55,569

/100

Strong Buy

#0 of 0 counties

#19 in Illinois (102 counties)

Market Snapshot

$138,768

Median Home Price

0% below national median

$833/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

0.60%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

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

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

79/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

89/100

Based on 5.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

97/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.2x. 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

+Strong price appreciation (+5.9% YoY)
+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

55,569

Median Income

$62,828

vs $0 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

2.2x

Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
IroquoisIL	80	$149,397	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
CurrentWhitesideIL	79	$138,768	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy
OgleIL	79	$218,190	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
WarrenIL	79	$111,468	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
ClarkIL	79	$134,478	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
KnoxIL	78	$107,855	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View

The Bottom Line

Strong BuyWhiteside is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

Whiteside County in Illinois scores 79/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash