At a Glance
Median Income
$58,355
$33,208 per capita
Home Value
$118,200
Zillow: $134,049
Median Rent
$792/mo
25.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
412/100K
1,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Pekin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pekin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pekin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pekin residents earn a median household income of $58,355 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,208. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% 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 Pekin is $118,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,049. Median rent is $792/month, with 25.2% 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
Pekin reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,929/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population31,812
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density2,024/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,355
Per Capita$33,208
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,200
Rent$792
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$134,049
Housing Units14,971
Rent Burden25.2%
Crime
F
Violent412/100K
Property1,929/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault331/100K
Burglary318/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation545 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute21 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Pekin was founded in 1829.
The median home in Pekin was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (8 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.
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