Markets/Illinois/Rochelle

Rochelle, IL Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$216,644

+10.1% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Neutral
1.9mo supply ยท Score +1/7

Migration: Top 32% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ’ฐ Wealth Influx1.10x

In-migrants avg $57,942 AGI vs out-migrants $52,488

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Opportunity Zone Market

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

Rochelle Market Summary

Rochelle, IL is experiencing strong growth with 10.1% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.73x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+74 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score100/100
Price-to-Income Ratio2.7x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$79,244

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

Rochelle, IL's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (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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