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IL area data

Newton, IL

Newton, IL.

Population: 5,356 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$162,902
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.7%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+74.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$164,582
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
5

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.1 in
Annual snowfall
14.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (41 mi)
Nearest airport
Jasper County Flying Club Airport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-9 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$2,598
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,600
Average weekly wage
$935
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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