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New Boston, IL

New Boston, IL.

Population: 1,437 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in New Boston, IL is $146,439 — up 8.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $213,500 after a median 60 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$146,439

Typical home value

+8.0%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$146,439
1-year appreciation
+8.0%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+3.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2021)
$151,267
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
$213,500
Median list price
$229,000
Median price per sqft
$110
1-year sale-price change
+101.4%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$787/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$852/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,697/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
7.9 : 1
Schools include
New Boston Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.3 in
Annual snowfall
20.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
896
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,309

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Maas Airstrip (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI, TRINITY ROCK ISLAND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
+3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,479
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
46.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,365
Average weekly wage
$832
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

New BostonState medianUS median
Typical home value$146,439$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$213,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,479$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 Boston, IL?
$146,439.
What is the median sale price in New Boston, IL?
$213,500.
How long do homes take to sell in New Boston, IL?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in New Boston, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,056/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in New Boston, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is New Boston, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within New Boston, IL. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in New Boston, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in New Boston, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near New Boston, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve New Boston, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is New Boston, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 1.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in New Boston, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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