At a Glance
Median Income
$52,333
$27,380 per capita
Home Value
$88,400
Zillow: $182,662
Violent Crime
27/100K
434/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.6%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pekin residents earn a median household income of $52,333 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,380. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 556 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pekin is $88,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,662. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Pekin reports 27 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 434/100K.
Education
2.6% of adults in Pekin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pekin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,333
Per Capita$27,380
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,400
Rent
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$182,662
Housing Units156
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent27/100K
Property434/100K
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,050 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.6%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Pekin was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.