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Market MapIllinoisWoodford

Woodford County

IllinoisPopulation: 38,414Peoria, IL Metro
73
/100
Buy
#61 of 1,000 counties
#48 in Illinois (102 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 11, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$221,363
Median Home Price
5% below national median
$13,144/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
5.94%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
73/100
73
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
79/100

Based on 10.3% 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 2.8x. 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 (+10.3% 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
38,414
Median Income
$80,093
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.8x
Very affordable

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average
Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
TazewellIL
74$178,135$1,1257.58%BuyView
CurrentWoodfordIL
73$221,363Est. pending—Buy
La SalleIL
73$184,104$1,1127.25%BuyView
WilliamsonIL
72$152,606$1,0678.39%BuyView
MadisonIL
72$187,237$1,0957.02%BuyView
KankakeeIL
72$211,066$1,3097.44%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyWoodford offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Woodford County in Illinois scores 73/100, ranking #61 of 1,000 US counties (top 8%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Woodford with stronger cash flow

  • Williamson County for cash-flow rentals
  • Tazewell County for cash-flow rentals
  • Kankakee County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Woodford

  • Williamson County, lower entry price
  • Tazewell County, lower entry price
  • La Salle County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Woodford vs La Salle for rentals
  • Woodford vs Williamson for rentals
  • Woodford vs Madison for rentals
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