Living in New Holland, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Holland · Census data 2020–2024
New Holland has 216 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $77,500 (7% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $87,900, the median rent is $858/month.
New Holland is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Holland at a glance
- Population
- 216
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $77,500State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $87,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $858/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is New Holland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Holland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Holland the median home value is $87,900, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $858 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $833 a month in housing costs.
New Holland median household income
The median household income in New Holland is $77,500 and the income per person is $33,381. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in New Holland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 104
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.35
New Holland demographics
- Population
- 216
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 92
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 11.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Holland ›
Education in New Holland
20% of adults 25 and older in New Holland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Holland
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
New Holland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Holland | 216 | $77,500 | $87,900 | $858 |
| Middletown | 249 | $52,188 | $60,000 | $721 |
| Mason City | 2,159 | $66,524 | $91,100 | $767 |
| San Jose | 557 | $55,809 | $76,800 | — |
| Hartsburg | 415 | $73,529 | $84,300 | $1,065 |
| Emden | 387 | $69,167 | $113,400 | $889 |
| Greenview | 912 | $63,594 | $93,700 | $717 |
| Broadwell | 248 | $61,250 | $107,300 | $725 |
| Lincoln | 13,281 | $57,340 | $124,300 | $828 |
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What is the median household income in New Holland, IL?
The median household income in New Holland is $77,500, 7% 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 Holland?
The median home value in New Holland is $87,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in New Holland?
The median gross rent in New Holland is $858 per month.
Is New Holland, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.6%.
What is the median age in New Holland?
The median age in New Holland is 39.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in New Holland?
The average commute to work in New Holland is 27 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Holland?
The unemployment rate in New Holland is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Holland?
20% of adults in New Holland 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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