City profile
Pekin, IL
Tazewell County · Population 31,781
Pekin is a town in Tazewell County, IL with about 31,781 residents and a typical home value near $121,000. It is 53 miles from Springfield, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
190
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$120,700
Typical monthly housing
$864
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Tornado, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
129 mi to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 36% Democratic / 63% Republican
Community
Population
31,781
Black population
3.5%
County
Tazewell County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 31,781 residents
- Typical home value about $121,000
- 53 miles from Springfield, IL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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