The median home value in Pekin, IL is $104,300. This is lower than the county median home value of $147,900. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Pekin, IL is $104,300. Approximately 60.92% of Pekin homes are owned, compared to 29.86% rented, while 9.22% are vacant. Pekin real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Pekin real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
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Pekin has a population of approximately 32,398 and experiences a population change rate of -4.31%. The population density is 2,216 / sq mi.
The median household income for Pekin is $50,838, with 13,706 households and an average household size of 2.24.
The cost of living index in Pekin is 79.7%.
The median value of a home in Pekin is $104,300 with an appreciation rate of 7.3%. 60.9% of housing in the city is owned while 29.9% is rented.
The unemployment rate in Pekin is 4.40%, and recent job growth is at -0.01%. Future job growth is projected at 31.10%.
The sales tax rate in Pekin is 9.50%, while the income tax rate is 4.95%.
School expenditures in Pekin are $17,068, and the school ratio is 14.5:1.
The average high temperature in July is 85.7 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 16 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 37.7 inches per year, with 24.4 inches of snow per year.
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 89.16 | 93.22 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 10.41 | 11.63 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 18.99 | 27.67 |
| Graduate Degree | 4.78 | 6.9 |
| Expenditures per Student | $17,068 | $17,068 |
| Students per Teacher | 14.50 | 14.50 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartonville Elementary School | PK - 08 | 275 | 13.1 | 61607 |
| C B Smith Elementary School | KG - 03 | 341 | 17.5 | 61554 |
| Dirksen Elementary School | KG - 03 | 184 | 16 | 61554 |
| Hollis Consolidated Grade School | KG - 08 | 154 | 11.8 | 61607 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | KG - 03 | 371 | 18 | 61554 |
| L E Starke Elementary School | KG - 03 | 232 | 16.6 | 61554 |
| Lasalle Elementary School | PK - 04 | 349 | 14 | 61610 |
| Limestone Walters Elementary School | KG - 08 | 183 | 16.6 | 61607 |
| Marquette Elementary School | PK - 02 | 238 | 14.9 | 61554 |
| Monroe Elementary School | KG - 08 | 296 | 13.2 | 61607 |
| Oak Grove East Elementary School | PK - 04 | 189 | 14.2 | 61607 |
| Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center | PK - PK | 212 | 16.6 | 61554 |
| Rankin Elementary School | KG - 08 | 231 | 13.3 | 61554 |
| Rogers Elementary School | 03 - 05 | 192 | 16 | 61554 |
| Scott Altman Primary School | KG - 03 | 204 | 17.8 | 61554 |
| South Pekin Elementary School | PK - 08 | 257 | 14.9 | 61564 |
| Tremont Elementary School | PK - 04 | 314 | 14.6 | 61568 |
| Willow Elementary School | KG - 03 | 300 | 18.8 | 61554 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmoor Junior High School | 07 - 08 | 404 | 15.3 | 61554 |
| Edison Junior High School | 07 - 08 | 344 | 13.3 | 61554 |
| Georgetowne Middle School | 06 - 08 | 210 | 19.1 | 61554 |
| Oak Grove West School | 05 - 08 | 186 | 16.4 | 61607 |
| Parkview Junior High School | 05 - 08 | 280 | 13 | 61610 |
| Tremont Middle School | 05 - 08 | 292 | 18 | 61568 |
| Washington Intermediate School | 04 - 06 | 499 | 16.8 | 61554 |
| Wilson Intermediate School | 04 - 06 | 601 | 16.9 | 61554 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limestone Community High School | 09 - 12 | 1050 | 14.4 | 61607 |
| Pekin Community High School | 09 - 12 | 2012 | 16.4 | 61554 |
| Tremont High School | 09 - 12 | 307 | 11.9 | 61568 |
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| * Tazewell Academy | 09 - 12 | 11 | 9.3 | 61610 |
| Schramm Education Center | PK - 12 | 62 | null | 61554 |
| Tazewell County Safe School | 06 - 12 | 9 | 3 | 61610 |