Pekin, Illinois · ZIP 61554

Pekin — ZIP 61554

Pekin (61554) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Pekin. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $146K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100

Avg reading proficiency21%

Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100

Typical home value$146K

Median rent$843/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$146K

Median Rent

$843/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,000

Violent Crime

307

Property Crime

1,693

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Tazewell County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Pekin Community High School	09–12	1,712	Not reported	21%
Wilson Intermediate School	04–06	600	Not reported	19%
Washington Intermediate School	04–06	428	Not reported	29%
Broadmoor Junior High School	07–08	387	Not reported	17%
Jefferson Elem School	KG–03	290	Not reported	12%
Edison Junior High School	07–08	271	Not reported	15%
C B Smith Elem School	KG–03	264	Not reported	15%
Georgetown Middle School	04–08	230	Not reported	26%
Marquette Elem School	PK–03	223	Not reported	25%
Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center	PK–PK	201	Not reported	Not reported
Rankin Elem School	KG–08	196	Not reported	37%
Willow Elem School	KG–03	192	Not reported	25%
Scott Altman Primary School	KG–03	189	Not reported	35%
Dirksen Elementary School	KG–03	165	Not reported	15%
L E Starke Elem School	KG–03	139	Not reported	5%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

40,783

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

42.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61554 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 61554 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 61554 is approximately $146K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 61554 in Pekin has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.