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Market MapIllinoisWabash

Wabash County

IllinoisPopulation: 11,321
79
/100
Strong Buy
#8 of 1,000 counties
#14 in Illinois (102 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$123,399
Median Home Price
47% below national median
$7,327/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
79/100
79
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
88/100

Based on 5.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
96/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.3x. 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 (+5.8% 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
11,321
Median Income
$54,074
vs $57,059 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
2.3x
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
RichlandIL
80$132,577Est. pending—Strong BuyView
CurrentWabashIL
79$123,399Est. pending—Strong Buy
EdwardsIL
79$124,765Est. pending—Strong BuyView
PeoriaIL
79$154,382$1,1689.08%Strong BuyView
IroquoisIL
78$149,561Est. pending—Strong BuyView
BureauIL
78$143,471Est. pending—Strong BuyView

The Bottom Line

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

Wabash County in Illinois scores 79/100, ranking #8 of 1,000 US counties (top 1%). 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 Wabash with stronger cash flow

  • Peoria County for cash-flow rentals

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Wabash vs Edwards for rentals
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