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New Baden, IL

New Baden, IL.

Population: 4,555 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Baden, IL is $229,015 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $305,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,663/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$229,015

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$229,015
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+15.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$229,091
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$305,000
Median list price
$219,900
Median price per sqft
$112
1-year sale-price change
+7.0%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
103.5%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+3.1%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,663/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,064/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,349/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,997/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
Schools include
New Baden Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, cold wave, earthquake, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Circle Smelting Corp (15.6 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.5 in
Annual snowfall
10.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,511
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,944

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Fischer's RLA Restricted Landing Area (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-24 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
22.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,935
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
80.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,688
Average weekly wage
$948
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

New BadenState medianUS median
Typical home value$229,015$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$305,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,663/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,935$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in New Baden, IL?
$229,015.
What is the median sale price in New Baden, IL?
$305,000.
How long do homes take to sell in New Baden, IL?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in New Baden, IL?
Typical rent: $1,663/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Baden, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, earthquake, tornado.
Is New Baden, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within New Baden, IL. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in New Baden, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Baden, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Baden, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Baden, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Baden, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in New Baden, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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