Living in Pekin, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pekin · Census data 2020–2024
Pekin has 62 residents with a median age of 48.2. The median household income is $36,750 (52% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $56,000, the median rent is $817/month.
Pekin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pekin at a glance
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 48.2State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $36,750State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $56,000State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $817/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Pekin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 19.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Pekin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pekin the median home value is $56,000, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, which is 11.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Pekin median household income
The median household income in Pekin is $36,750 and the income per person is $24,040. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Pekin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 51
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 47.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.30
47.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pekin has many vacation and second homes.
Pekin demographics
- Population
- 62
- Median age
- 48.2
- Under 18
- 24.2%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pekin ›
Education in Pekin
7.7% of adults 25 and older in Pekin have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pekin
- Unemployment rate
- 19.2%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 95.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Pekin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin | 62 | $36,750 | $56,000 | $817 |
| Tolna | 124 | $39,821 | $83,000 | $498 |
| McVille | 365 | $68,750 | $97,500 | $579 |
| Binford | 168 | $37,143 | $70,000 | $394 |
| Lakota | 784 | $66,090 | $167,800 | $597 |
| Aneta | 157 | $41,979 | $72,500 | $471 |
| Michigan City | 277 | $75,000 | $120,000 | $1,000 |
| Petersburg | 120 | $72,083 | $112,500 | — |
| Cooperstown | 918 | $51,375 | $98,600 | $569 |
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What is the median household income in Pekin, ND?
The median household income in Pekin is $36,750, 52% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pekin?
The median home value in Pekin is $56,000, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Pekin?
The median gross rent in Pekin is $817 per month, about 11.7% of household income.
Is Pekin, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the North Dakota median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 19.2%.
What is the median age in Pekin?
The median age in Pekin is 48.2 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Pekin?
The average commute to work in Pekin is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pekin?
The unemployment rate in Pekin is 19.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pekin?
7.7% of adults in 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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