Living in New Douglas, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Douglas · Census data 2020–2024
New Douglas has 346 residents with a median age of 50.2. The median household income is $50,000 (40% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $77,500, the median rent is $744/month.
New Douglas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Douglas at a glance
- Population
- 346
- Median age
- 50.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $77,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $744/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 80.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is New Douglas a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in New Douglas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Douglas the median home value is $77,500, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,121 a month in housing costs.
New Douglas median household income
The median household income in New Douglas is $50,000 and the income per person is $26,512. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in New Douglas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 194
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.8%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.14
New Douglas demographics
- Population
- 346
- Median age
- 50.2
- Under 18
- 12.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 162
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Douglas ›
Education in New Douglas
10.6% of adults 25 and older in New Douglas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Douglas
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 3.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
New Douglas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Douglas | 346 | $50,000 | $77,500 | $744 |
| Livingston | 884 | $62,240 | $110,300 | $720 |
| Williamson | 160 | $57,841 | $75,800 | $863 |
| Sorento | 472 | $47,679 | $63,200 | $533 |
| Alhambra | 658 | $73,750 | $154,300 | $734 |
| Staunton | 4,298 | $57,904 | $143,500 | $630 |
| Old Ripley | 125 | $62,188 | $81,300 | — |
| Walshville | 158 | $72,917 | — | — |
| Mount Olive | 1,872 | $55,625 | $94,100 | $734 |
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What is the median household income in New Douglas, IL?
The median household income in New Douglas is $50,000, 40% 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 Douglas?
The median home value in New Douglas is $77,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in New Douglas?
The median gross rent in New Douglas is $744 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is New Douglas, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in New Douglas?
The median age in New Douglas is 50.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in New Douglas?
The average commute to work in New Douglas is 31 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Douglas?
The unemployment rate in New Douglas is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Douglas?
10.6% of adults in New Douglas 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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