Living in New Athens, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Athens · Census data 2020–2024
New Athens has 1,933 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $56,553 (32% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $116,300, the median rent is $993/month.
New Athens at a glance
- Population
- 1,933
- Median age
- 41.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,553State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $116,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $993/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is New Athens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in New Athens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Athens the median home value is $116,300, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $993 per month, which is 37.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,368 a month in housing costs.
New Athens median household income
The median household income in New Athens is $56,553 and the income per person is $31,081. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in New Athens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 906
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.28
New Athens demographics
- Population
- 1,933
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 837
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Athens ›
Education in New Athens
17.8% of adults 25 and older in New Athens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Athens
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
New Athens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Athens | 1,933 | $56,553 | $116,300 | $993 |
| Lenzburg | 428 | $42,656 | $77,900 | $669 |
| Fayetteville | 357 | $59,583 | $95,200 | $850 |
| Hecker | 521 | $79,583 | $166,800 | $1,014 |
| Marissa | 1,232 | $54,814 | $99,500 | $702 |
| Freeburg | 4,592 | $92,065 | $241,200 | $1,046 |
| St. Libory | 559 | $116,964 | $178,800 | $813 |
| Smithton | 3,680 | $135,455 | $256,300 | — |
| Baldwin | 355 | $46,771 | $87,500 | $838 |
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What is the median household income in New Athens, IL?
The median household income in New Athens is $56,553, 32% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Athens?
The median home value in New Athens is $116,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in New Athens?
The median gross rent in New Athens is $993 per month, about 37.7% of household income.
Is New Athens, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in New Athens?
The median age in New Athens is 41.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in New Athens?
The average commute to work in New Athens is 32 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Athens?
The unemployment rate in New Athens is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Athens?
17.8% of adults in New Athens have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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