How much do homeowners pay a month in Newton, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Newton, IL pay a median of $1,138 (±$94) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $540 (±$41).
52.4% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Newton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $760 in 2015–2019 to $1,138 in 2020–2024 (+49.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,138 (±$94)
- Without a mortgage
- $540 (±$41)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 52.4%
Monthly owner costs in Newton
| Newton | Jasper County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,138 (±$94) | $1,298 (±$139) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $540 (±$41) | $589 (±$45) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 52.4% (±10.0 points) | 45.4% (±4.9 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,109 (±$398) | $2,448 (±$268) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Newton, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Jasper County ($1,298).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Jasper County, Newton ranks 11 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1883 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Newton have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $760 (±$137) | $1,138 (±$94) | +49.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,307 (±$228) | $2,109 (±$398) | +61.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $73,300 (±$7,355) | $95,400 (±$6,806) | +30.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Newton
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton | — | $1,138 (±$94) | — |
| Wade Township (Jasper County) | 1.6 mi | $1,168 (±$66) | Not measurably different |
| Smallwood Township | 6.5 mi | $1,167 (±$348) | Not measurably different |
| Fox Township (Jasper County) | 6.8 mi | $2,557 (±$1,278) | Higher |
| Willow Hill | 7.7 mi | $911 (±$234) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Hill | 8.1 mi | $1,375 (±$406) | Not measurably different |
| North Muddy Township | 8.2 mi | $1,465 (±$292) | Higher |
| Willow Hill Township | 8.3 mi | $1,072 (±$111) | Not measurably different |
| Ste. Marie | 8.3 mi | $800 (±$526) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fox Township (Jasper County), IL ($2,557), North Muddy Township, IL ($1,465).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Jasper County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hidalgo | $1,500 (±$472) |
| 6 | North Muddy Township | $1,465 (±$292) |
| 7 | Rose Hill | $1,375 (±$406) |
| 8 | Wade Township (Jasper County) | $1,168 (±$66) |
| 9 | Smallwood Township | $1,167 (±$348) |
| 10 | Ste. Marie Township | $1,161 (±$281) |
| 11 | Newton | $1,138 (±$94) |
| 12 | Willow Hill Township | $1,072 (±$111) |
| 13 | Willow Hill | $911 (±$234) |
| 14 | Yale | $850 (±$498) |
| 15 | Ste. Marie | $800 (±$526) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in Jasper County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Newton
What is the average mortgage payment in Newton?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Newton, IL is $1,138 (±$94) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Newton?
Owners without a mortgage in Newton pay a median of $540 (±$41) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Newton gone up?
In Newton, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $760 in 2015–2019 to $1,138 in 2020–2024 (+49.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton city, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton city, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Newton city, Illinois (place:52844, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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