Living in New Haven, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Haven · Census data 2020–2024
New Haven has 464 residents with a median age of 44. The median household income is $36,250 (57% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $61,000, the median rent is $490/month.
New Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Haven at a glance
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 44State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $61,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $490/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 73.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.2%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is New Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 40.9%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in New Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Haven the median home value is $61,000, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $490 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,008 a month in housing costs.
New Haven median household income
The median household income in New Haven is $36,250 and the income per person is $25,145. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in New Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 250
- Owner-occupied
- 73.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.9%
- Vacant
- 19.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.31
New Haven demographics
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 44
- Under 18
- 10.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 201
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Haven ›
Education in New Haven
2.2% of adults 25 and older in New Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 40.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 95.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.6%
New Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 464 | $36,250 | $61,000 | $490 |
| Omaha | 171 | $57,321 | $47,500 | $810 |
| Ridgway | 779 | $46,000 | $75,000 | $667 |
| Norris City | 1,624 | $42,333 | $86,700 | $711 |
| Mount Vernon | 6,400 | $62,263 | $163,300 | $783 |
| Shawneetown | 1,087 | $48,194 | $85,700 | $428 |
| Carmi | 4,845 | $47,827 | $114,800 | $839 |
| Uniontown | 874 | $43,857 | $61,900 | $598 |
| Equality | 609 | $42,443 | $82,900 | $428 |
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What is the median household income in New Haven, IL?
The median household income in New Haven is $36,250, 57% 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 Haven?
The median home value in New Haven is $61,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in New Haven?
The median gross rent in New Haven is $490 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is New Haven, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 40.9%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
What is the median age in New Haven?
The median age in New Haven is 44 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in New Haven?
The average commute to work in New Haven is 37 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Haven?
The unemployment rate in New Haven is 40.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Haven?
2.2% of adults in New Haven 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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