State report
Real Estate Investing in Illinois
1 Illinois metro covered, ranked by the MDR investor score. Average gross rent yield: 8.70%. Average YoY: +3.1%.
Financing in Illinois
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By strategy
Illinois markets through each operator lens.
All markets
Illinois ranked by MDR investor score.
| # | Market | Median | YoY | Yield | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Chicago | $324k | +3.1% | 8.70% | 69 |
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FAQ
Investing in Illinois.
Is Illinois a good state for real estate investing in 2026?
Across the 1 Illinois markets we cover, average gross rent yield is 8.70% and average YoY appreciation is +3.1%. Chicago is our top-scoring Illinois market at 69/100.
What is the best city to invest in in Illinois?
Based on our composite investor score, Chicago scores highest among Illinois markets at 69/100. Median home value $324,183 with 8.70% gross rent yield.
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