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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Jack C.

Affordable areas near Pekin?

You can expect to pay around $792 for rent here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has impr...

1 replies 20 upvotes housing
Katherine H.

Cost of living reality check -Pekin

I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 31,812 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do? Thanks for reading. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Sophie Wright

Commute times in Pekin -how bad?

I'm a 43-year-old real estate agent and You can expect to pay around $792 for rent here. Household incomes average around $58,355 in Pekin. Median household income is $58,355, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

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Isabelle Brooks

Pekin job market vs San Diego

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $118,200, which is actually reasonable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I...

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Emmett

Cheapest neighborhoods in Pekin?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $792 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $118,200 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I...

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Elizabeth R.

What's it really like living in Pekin?

So, Rent is about $792/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $118,200, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Pekin? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is ex...

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Luca Lopez

First time home buyer in Pekin

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $118,200 on average. Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 31,812, Pekin is a smaller city. Rent is about $792/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not ...

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kc_brooklyn

Studio apartments in Pekin -options?

Alright, Median household income is $58,355, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $792/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $118,200, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $118,200 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I...

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Katherine H.

Best hidden gems in Pekin

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $792 for rent here.

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Riley Ruiz

Co-working spaces in Pekin?

Alright, Homes are going for about $118,200 on average. Household incomes average around $58,355 in Pekin. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Luca Lopez

Is Pekin good for remote workers?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Pekin sits at 412.1 per 100K. Household incomes average around $58,355 in Pekin. Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $792/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitel...

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Sophie Wright

Moving to Pekin -what should I know?

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $792 for rent here. Homes are going for about $118,200 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Pekin?

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Melanie Turner

How are the schools in Pekin?

Alright, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $792 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit nee...

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Elizabeth R.

Day-to-day life in Pekin, IL

Hello, Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $58,355, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Pekin? The city has invested a lot in new develop...

22 replies 29 upvotes living
Jack C.

Career opportunities in Pekin, IL

I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 9.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Pekin sits at 412.1 per 100K. With a population of 31,812, Pekin is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a si...

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mesa_camila

Rent in Pekin getting crazy

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are People here are genuinely friendly, no

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Logan Allen

Day-to-day life in Pekin, IL

Hey, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Pekin sits at 412.1 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for bett...

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