Living in North Pekin, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Pekin · Census data 2020–2024
North Pekin has 1,571 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $80,224 (4% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $125,600, the median rent is $1,154/month.
North Pekin at a glance
- Population
- 1,571
- Median age
- 49.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,224State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $125,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,154/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 89.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is North Pekin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in North Pekin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Pekin the median home value is $125,600, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,154 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,315 a month in housing costs.
North Pekin median household income
The median household income in North Pekin is $80,224 and the income per person is $40,561. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in North Pekin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 767
- Owner-occupied
- 89.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.2%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.25
North Pekin demographics
- Population
- 1,571
- Median age
- 49.5
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 699
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Pekin ›
Education in North Pekin
22.2% of adults 25 and older in North Pekin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Pekin
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
North Pekin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pekin | 1,571 | $80,224 | $125,600 | $1,154 |
| Marquette Heights | 2,492 | $75,625 | $123,800 | $1,315 |
| Creve Coeur | 4,621 | $47,993 | $85,500 | $883 |
| Bartonville | 5,841 | $72,821 | $139,100 | $1,214 |
| Pekin | 31,781 | $60,790 | $120,700 | $819 |
| East Peoria | 22,324 | $71,833 | $163,500 | $886 |
| Bellevue | 2,106 | $60,987 | $121,300 | $943 |
| West Peoria | 4,238 | $66,098 | $93,900 | $1,199 |
| Mapleton | 332 | $67,813 | $106,300 | $567 |
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What is the median household income in North Pekin, IL?
The median household income in North Pekin is $80,224, 4% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Pekin?
The median home value in North Pekin is $125,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in North Pekin?
The median gross rent in North Pekin is $1,154 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is North Pekin, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in North Pekin?
The median age in North Pekin is 49.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in North Pekin?
The average commute to work in North Pekin is 19 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Pekin?
The unemployment rate in North Pekin is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Pekin?
22.2% of adults in North Pekin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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