NEIGHBORSCORE

New Boston, Illinois · ZIP 61272

New Boston — ZIP 61272

Crime DataSchools

New Boston (61272) scores 64/100 — Fair for Illinois. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $142K.

64OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

Tap a tab to compare 61272 against its city, state, or the nation.

Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index30/100
Avg reading proficiency25%
Schools nearby1

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100
Typical home value$142K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Joy, IllinoisJoyZIP 61260
74▲10 vs here
Keithsburg, IllinoisKeithsburgZIP 61442
64= even vs here
Oakville, IowaOakvilleZIP 52646
49▼15 vs here
Wapello, IowaWapelloZIP 52653
69▲5 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$142K

Median Rent

—

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

22

Violent Crime

2

Property Crime

20

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Mercer County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
New Boston Elem SchoolKG–05165Not reported
25%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

1,463

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

85%

Median Age

41.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61272 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 61272 has a school score of 30/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 61272 is approximately $142K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 61272 in New Boston has an overall NeighborScore of 64/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.