New Athens, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Clair County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,937 Population 918/sq mi density
$61,477 Median Income $33,299 per capita
$118,100 Home Value $164,881 Zillow
$927 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
54 Violent Crime/100K 595 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$61,477 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,100 home value, $927/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

New Athens, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,477
18% below
$33,299 per capita
Home Value
$118,100
58% below
Zillow: $164,881
Median Rent
$927/mo
20% below
36.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
54/100K
86% below
595/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
5% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How New Athens Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Athens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
82%
Home Value
42%
Rent
80%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Athens a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Athens residents earn a median household income of $61,477 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,299. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,856 business establishments, including 565 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Athens is $118,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,881. Median rent is $927/month, with 36.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

New Athens reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 595/100K.

Education

20.2% of adults in New Athens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Athens has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,937
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density918/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,477
Per Capita$33,299
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$16,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,100
Rent$927
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$164,881
Housing Units877
Rent Burden36.6%

Crime

F
Violent54/100K
Property595/100K

Health

Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation428 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute35 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16

Did You Know?

New Athens was founded in 1836.
The median home in New Athens was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 565 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.