Living in South Pekin, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Pekin · Census data 2020–2024
South Pekin has 883 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $67,176 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $106,400, the median rent is $800/month.
South Pekin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
South Pekin at a glance
- Population
- 883
- Median age
- 33.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,176State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $106,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is South Pekin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in South Pekin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Pekin the median home value is $106,400, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,080 a month in housing costs.
South Pekin median household income
The median household income in South Pekin is $67,176 and the income per person is $29,464. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in South Pekin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 369
- Owner-occupied
- 82.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.1%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.65
South Pekin demographics
- Population
- 883
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 11%
- Households
- 333
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Pekin ›
Education in South Pekin
12.1% of adults 25 and older in South Pekin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Pekin
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
South Pekin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Pekin | 883 | $67,176 | $106,400 | $800 |
| Pekin | 31,781 | $60,790 | $120,700 | $819 |
| Green Valley | 683 | $53,500 | $115,900 | $759 |
| Mapleton | 332 | $67,813 | $106,300 | $567 |
| Kingston Mines | 182 | $51,875 | $75,000 | $575 |
| Manito | 1,692 | $71,920 | $112,600 | $741 |
| North Pekin | 1,571 | $80,224 | $125,600 | $1,154 |
| Tremont | 2,366 | $79,810 | $187,400 | $1,037 |
| Marquette Heights | 2,492 | $75,625 | $123,800 | $1,315 |
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What is the median household income in South Pekin, IL?
The median household income in South Pekin is $67,176, 19% 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 South Pekin?
The median home value in South Pekin is $106,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in South Pekin?
The median gross rent in South Pekin is $800 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is South Pekin, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in South Pekin?
The median age in South Pekin is 33.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in South Pekin?
The average commute to work in South Pekin is 27 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Pekin?
The unemployment rate in South Pekin is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Pekin?
12.1% of adults in South 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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