Housing in Newton, IL
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$158,008
Newton vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Newton is highlighted.
Median Home Value
20th%ilemost expensive$98,900show rank
Median Rent
22nd%ilemost expensive rent$745show rank
Rent Burden
26th%ilehighest rent burden15.3%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$98,900
Median Rent
$745
Total Housing Units
1,460
Vacancy Rate
10.1%
Owner Occupied
72.3%
Renter Occupied
27.7%
Median Property Tax
$1,979
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$813
Housing Types
Single Family87.3%
Multi-Family10.8%
Mobile Home1.9%
The median home value in Newton, IL is $98,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Newton is $158,008. The median rent is $745 per month (Census ACS). About 72.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1959. There are 1,460 total housing units.