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North Pekin, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Tazewell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,647 Population 1,202/sq mi density
$79,730 Median Income $37,877 per capita
$118,100 Home Value $113,319 Zillow
$1,090 Median Rent 22.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 852 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,730 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,100 home value, $1,090/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher

North Pekin, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,730
6% above
$37,877 per capita
Home Value
$118,100
58% below
Zillow: $113,319
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
6% below
22.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
852/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
38% below
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% above
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)

Income
106%
Home Value
42%
Rent
94%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
17%
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.