The Town FilesNew Berlin, Illinois
Village in Sangamon County · population 1,381 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,400
- Household income
- $70,179
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 18 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 37.2
New Berlin is a village of 1,381 people in Sangamon County, Illinois. The median home is worth $163,400, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for families than 74% of Illinois towns, quieter than 74% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 74% of Illinois towns.
How New Berlin ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Berlin is worth $163,400, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $70,179, which is more affordable than 45% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $643 a month. 75.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Berlin | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $643 | $960 |
| Median household income | $70,179 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 75.9% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in New Berlin
| People | New Berlin | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 17.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 23.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in New Berlin
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 18.6°F. About 40.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 18.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 23 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 114 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Berlin since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 22, 1963 about 9.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 30, 2008.
Severe weather in Sangamon County since 1996
Sangamon County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Sangamon County
Sangamon County had 134,376 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,350 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in New Berlin itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in New Berlin
3 public schools with 854 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Berlin Elementary School | PK-5 | 442 | 13.4 |
| New Berlin High School | 9-12 | 246 | 12.9 |
| New Berlin Jr High School | 6-8 | 166 | 15.1 |
Towns near New Berlin
- Loami, IL5.0 mi · 812 people · home $131,900
- Waverly, IL9.4 mi · 1,194 people · home $98,400
- Franklin, IL10.2 mi · 610 people · home $116,400
- Pleasant Plains, IL10.3 mi · 808 people · home $169,000
- Ashland, IL12.3 mi · 1,218 people · home $98,500
- Chatham, IL12.3 mi · 14,377 people · home $243,200
- Leland Grove, IL12.8 mi · 1,454 people · home $274,300
- Jerome, IL12.9 mi · 1,692 people · home $127,800
New Berlin questions
Is New Berlin, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Berlin scores better for retirees than 56% of Illinois towns and quieter than 74%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in New Berlin?
The median owner-occupied home in New Berlin is valued at $163,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,179, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $643 a month.
What is the weather like in New Berlin?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 18.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.5 inches of precipitation a year and 18.3 inches of snow.
Does New Berlin get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Berlin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 22, 1963. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)