Investor competition by market in Illinois.
Investor demand spikes where price-to-rent ratios work, populations are growing, and inventory turns. This ranks Illinois by a composite investor-demand index, higher = more competition.
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Illinois ranking
50 cities ranked. Click any row for the matching local page.
| # | City | Investor demand index | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago | 84 / 100 | 84 | View → |
| 2 | Aurora | 79 / 100 | 79 | View → |
| 3 | Naperville | 79 / 100 | 79 | View → |
| 4 | Plainfield | 78 / 100 | 78 | View → |
| 5 | Evanston | 78 / 100 | 78 | View → |
| 6 | Wheaton | 78 / 100 | 78 | View → |
| 7 | Crystal Lake | 78 / 100 | 78 | View → |
| 8 | Rockford | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 9 | Springfield | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 10 | Bloomington | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 11 | Arlington Heights | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 12 | Palatine | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 13 | Bolingbrook | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 14 | Orland Park | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 15 | Saint Charles | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 16 | Downers Grove | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 17 | Hoffman Estates | 77 / 100 | 77 | View → |
| 18 | Peoria | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 19 | Joliet | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 20 | Elgin | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 21 | Waukegan | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 22 | Belleville | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 23 | Des Plaines | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 24 | Champaign | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 25 | Tinley Park | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 26 | Glenview | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 27 | Oak Park | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 28 | Elmhurst | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 29 | Bartlett | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 30 | Buffalo Grove | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 31 | Park Ridge | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 32 | Algonquin | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 33 | Mokena | 76 / 100 | 76 | View → |
| 34 | Cicero | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 35 | Schaumburg | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 36 | Skokie | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 37 | Mount Prospect | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 38 | Northbrook | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 39 | Glen Ellyn | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 40 | Gurnee | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 41 | Mundelein | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 42 | Oswego | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 43 | New Lenox | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 44 | La Grange | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 45 | Frankfort | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 46 | Batavia | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 47 | Cary | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 48 | Vernon Hills | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 49 | Lemont | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
| 50 | Homer Glen | 75 / 100 | 75 | View → |
Methodology
Demand index = 50% market size (population) + 30% affordability (lower median home value = more buy-box appeal) + 20% income (rent-paying capacity). Higher = hotter / more competition.
FAQ
- What does 'high investor demand' mean for Illinois sellers?
- More cash offers, faster closes, and competitive bidding on under-priced inventory.
- Does this measure cap rates?
- Indirectly. Cap rates correlate with the affordability and income factors but vary at the property level.
- How do I get on the investor list?
- Join the buyer network via the investor hub, verified investors get first-look on new off-market deals.
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