Pekin, Illinois
Among the top 23% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 27% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US places
- top 3% for air quality
- top 5% for walkability
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Pekin is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 32,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include air quality, walkability, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websiteci.pekin.il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.0 in
humid 78%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$53k33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 55% of US places
Home Value$115k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$736better than 75% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 69% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.07%better than 9% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.45%better than 27% of US places
Unemployment6.6%better than 27% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)26°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.5 in42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall26.2 inbetter than 38% of US places
Sunny Days236 daysbetter than 55% of US places
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 35% of US places
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 47% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.5better than 54% of US places
Air Quality20 AQIbetter than 97% of US places
School Quality72.1better than 68% of US places
Violent Crime2240/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime2307/100kbetter than 14% of US places
Community
Population32,07596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.251st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2652nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.5%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.8%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.6%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 77% of US places
Walkability13.2/20better than 95% of US places
Airport Distance129 mibetter than 24% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access82.9%better than 38% of US places
Amenities Nearby25.88better than 25% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pekin an affordable place to live?
- Pekin is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 55% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pekin?
- The median home value in Pekin is $115k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pekin?
- Median household income in Pekin is $53k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pekin?
- Median gross rent in Pekin is $736 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pekin safe?
- Pekin is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2240/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 2307/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pekin?
- Pekin averages 76°F in July and 26°F in January, with 39.5 in of annual precipitation and about 236 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pekin?
- Public-school quality in Pekin is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pekin?
- The average one-way commute in Pekin is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)