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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Pekin

Pekin, IL has 11 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,082 units across the city. Of the 8 properties with available inspection scores, 6 rated excellent and 2 rated good, pointing to a well-maintained affordable housing stock. If you are looking for income-based housing in Pekin, this page covers what renters need to know.

11
Properties
1,082
Total units
93/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$819/mo

Affordability in Pekin, IL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Pekin is $819 per month and the median household income is $60,790 per year, with renters making up 32% of occupied households. Pekin has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 865 units, providing subsidized options for renters who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
423 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Pekin Police Department's FBI-reported data, Pekin had a violent crime rate of 423 per 100,000 residents in 2024 (FBI Crime Data Explorer). Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Pekin tracked on Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 58 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Pekin

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Pekin rates 58 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking and 54 for biking. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
15 schools · 5 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 15 schools across 5 districts serve Pekin, including 8 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$60,790 median income

Cost of Renting in Pekin, IL

The median household income in Pekin is $60,790 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median monthly rent citywide is $819, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Pekin spans 865 units across 8 properties. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are restricted based on your income and household size, and are typically well below the citywide median.

  • Median household income: $60,790/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $819/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of residents who rent: 32% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 8 affordable housing properties in Pekin have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 93/100(8 of 11 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (2)No score (3)

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Pekin Affordable Housing: What Renters Should Know

Pekin has 8 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 865 units. All 8 properties have been scored, and 6 of those rated excellent, with the remaining 2 rated good -- a strong overall picture for assisted housing quality in this city.

Flood risk is not a concern for these properties. All 8 were mapped and none carry high flood risk.

Rents and Income

The median market rent in Pekin is $819 per month, and the median household income is $60,790 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates (as of 2024). About 32% of Pekin households rent their homes.

Getting Around

According to Walk Score, Pekin rates 58 (Somewhat Walkable) for walking and 54 for biking, meaning many errands and trips are possible on foot or by bike but a car is still useful for some destinations.

Public Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the Pekin Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 294 per 100,000 residents.

Schools

Pekin is served by 5 school districts with 15 public schools -- including 8 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 other -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Illinois income limits (2026)Illinois public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Illinois

Helpful guides

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