Living in New Baden, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Baden · Census data 2020–2024
New Baden has 3,463 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $81,393 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $172,200, the median rent is $1,133/month.
New Baden at a glance
- Population
- 3,463
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $81,393State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $172,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,133/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 58.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is New Baden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in New Baden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Baden the median home value is $172,200, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,133 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,469 a month in housing costs.
New Baden median household income
The median household income in New Baden is $81,393 and the income per person is $36,191. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in New Baden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,311
- Owner-occupied
- 58.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.58
New Baden demographics
- Population
- 3,463
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.9%
- Households
- 1,311
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 22.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Baden ›
Education in New Baden
29.1% of adults 25 and older in New Baden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Baden
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.1%
- Drive alone
- 65.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
New Baden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Baden | 3,463 | $81,393 | $172,200 | $1,133 |
| Summerfield | 248 | $51,944 | $75,700 | $725 |
| Albers | 1,280 | $109,583 | $210,200 | $988 |
| Trenton | 2,664 | $80,795 | $178,200 | $857 |
| Mascoutah | 8,816 | $97,375 | $224,900 | $1,370 |
| Damiansville | 570 | $105,000 | $194,100 | $960 |
| Lebanon | 4,474 | $88,750 | $170,700 | $1,091 |
| Scott AFB | 3,957 | $103,390 | — | $1,610 |
| Aviston | 2,387 | $117,875 | $244,800 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in New Baden, IL?
The median household income in New Baden is $81,393, about the same as 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 Baden?
The median home value in New Baden is $172,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in New Baden?
The median gross rent in New Baden is $1,133 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is New Baden, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median.
What is the median age in New Baden?
The median age in New Baden is 38.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in New Baden?
The average commute to work in New Baden is 22 minutes; 14.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Baden?
The unemployment rate in New Baden is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Baden?
29.1% of adults in New Baden 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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