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New Boston, Illinois

New Boston, Illinois, in Mercer county, is 32 miles SW of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 179 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is home to some 632 residents.

The People and Families of New Boston

In New Boston, about 59% of adults are married.

The people of New Boston are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, New Boston had a median family income of $36,875.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in New Boston.

New Boston Housing

According to the 2000 census, 84% of the housing in New Boston was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in New Boston. In the city you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In New Boston, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

New Boston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 12%New Boston Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%New Boston Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of New Boston, IL

Comparing New Boston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity22
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better53
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income42
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built33
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