Living in Newton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newton · Census data 2020–2024
Newton has 2,932 residents with a median age of 44.2. The median household income is $61,761 (26% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $95,400, the median rent is $794/month.
Newton at a glance
- Population
- 2,932
- Median age
- 44.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,761State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $95,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $794/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Newton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Newton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newton the median home value is $95,400, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $794 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,138 a month in housing costs.
Newton median household income
The median household income in Newton is $61,761 and the income per person is $31,217. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Newton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,438
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.18
Newton demographics
- Population
- 2,932
- Median age
- 44.2
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 1,298
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newton ›
Education in Newton
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Newton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.5%
Newton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | 2,932 | $61,761 | $95,400 | $794 |
| Willow Hill | 304 | $36,591 | $50,000 | $625 |
| Ste. Marie | 281 | $86,250 | $102,400 | $283 |
| Wheeler | 130 | $20,568 | — | — |
| Dieterich | 1,169 | $74,500 | $201,300 | $692 |
| Oblong | 1,634 | $57,917 | $83,100 | $542 |
| Jewett | 251 | $52,708 | $57,200 | — |
| Montrose | 255 | $60,625 | $125,000 | $392 |
| Greenup | 1,823 | $51,417 | $91,900 | $732 |
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What is the median household income in Newton, IL?
The median household income in Newton is $61,761, 26% 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 Newton?
The median home value in Newton is $95,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Newton?
The median gross rent in Newton is $794 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Newton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Newton?
The median age in Newton is 44.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Newton?
The average commute to work in Newton is 21 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newton?
The unemployment rate in Newton is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newton?
20.2% of adults in Newton 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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