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New Pekin, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Washington County County
New Pekin, IN
At a Glance
How New Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Pekin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Pekin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Pekin residents earn a median household income of $50,500 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,132. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Pekin is $116,000 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,683. Median rent is $837/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
New Pekin reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,849/100K.
Education
9.9% of adults in New Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Pekin has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.