Macomb, IL Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Macomb, Illinois. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$93,395

-1.4% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

15.0%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
5.8mo supply ยท Score -1/7

Migration: Top 41% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.18x

In-migrants avg $41,518 AGI vs out-migrants $35,095

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Opportunity Zone Market

2 ZIP codes in Macomb are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Macomb Market Summary

Macomb, IL is experiencing a correction with -1.4% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 1.85x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+34 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (10/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 14.99% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio1.9x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$50,434

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Macomb, IL's primary climate exposure is wind storms (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 10/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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