How much do homeowners pay a month in Pekin, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Pekin, IL pay a median of $1,163 (±$47) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $589 (±$45).
63.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Pekin, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,028 in 2015–2019 to $1,163 in 2020–2024 (+13.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,163 (±$47)
- Without a mortgage
- $589 (±$45)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 63.9%
Monthly owner costs in Pekin
| Pekin | Tazewell County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,163 (±$47) | $1,455 (±$34) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $589 (±$45) | $670 (±$20) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 63.9% (±4.1 points) | 59.4% (±1.6 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,521 (±$120) | $3,536 (±$72) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Pekin, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Tazewell County ($1,455).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Tazewell County, Pekin ranks 29 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1776 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Pekin have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,028 (±$46) | $1,163 (±$47) | +13.1% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,261 (±$98) | $2,521 (±$120) | +11.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $106,200 (±$3,903) | $120,700 (±$4,386) | +13.7% | Down after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Pekin
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin | — | $1,163 (±$47) | — |
| Pekin Township | 1.7 mi | $1,131 (±$41) | Not measurably different |
| North Pekin | 3.1 mi | $1,315 (±$249) | Not measurably different |
| Marquette Heights | 3.6 mi | $1,225 (±$121) | Not measurably different |
| Cincinnati Township (Tazewell County) | 4.0 mi | $1,378 (±$147) | Higher |
| Hollis Township | 4.3 mi | $1,718 (±$258) | Higher |
| Elm Grove Township | 4.9 mi | $1,771 (±$184) | Higher |
| Creve Coeur | 5.0 mi | $1,061 (±$181) | Not measurably different |
| Groveland Township (Tazewell County) | 5.0 mi | $1,359 (±$78) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cincinnati Township (Tazewell County), IL ($1,378), Hollis Township, IL ($1,718), Elm Grove Township, IL ($1,771).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Tazewell County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Minier | $1,332 (±$97) |
| 24 | Sand Prairie Township | $1,325 (±$95) |
| 25 | North Pekin | $1,315 (±$249) |
| 26 | Delavan | $1,228 (±$172) |
| 27 | Marquette Heights | $1,225 (±$121) |
| 28 | Delavan Township | $1,199 (±$93) |
| 29 | Pekin | $1,163 (±$47) |
| 30 | Green Valley | $1,158 (±$86) |
| 31 | Hittle Township | $1,155 (±$126) |
| 32 | Pekin Township | $1,131 (±$41) |
| 33 | Armington | $1,101 (±$86) |
| 34 | South Pekin | $1,080 (±$84) |
| 35 | Creve Coeur | $1,061 (±$181) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Tazewell County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pekin
What is the average mortgage payment in Pekin?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Pekin, IL is $1,163 (±$47) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Pekin?
Owners without a mortgage in Pekin pay a median of $589 (±$45) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Pekin gone up?
In Pekin, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,028 in 2015–2019 to $1,163 in 2020–2024 (+13.1%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pekin city, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pekin city, Illinois (place:58447, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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