At a Glance
Median Income
$79,730
$37,877 per capita
Home Value
$118,100
Zillow: $113,319
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How North Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Pekin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Pekin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Pekin residents earn a median household income of $79,730 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,877. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Pekin is $118,100 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,319. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 22.0% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
North Pekin reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 852/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in North Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Pekin has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,647
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density1,202/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,730
Per Capita$37,877
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,100
Rent$1,090
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$113,319
Housing Units729
Rent Burden22.0%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property852/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault66/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation461 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in North Pekin was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.