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East Peoria, IL vs Pekin, IL

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Are people in Pekin older or younger than people in East Peoria?
- The Median Age in Pekin is 0.4 years younger than in East Peoria.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pekin or East Peoria?
- Pekin housing costs are 30.4% less expensive than East Peoria housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pekin or East Peoria?
- The average commute for residents of Pekin is 0.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of East Peoria.

Things to do in East Peoria?
East Peoria, IL sits along the Illinois River between Peoria Heights and Peoria City limits in central Illinois about two hours from Chicago. The city's main employers are Caterpillar Inc., Komatsu Ltd., Hamilton Sundstrand Corp., National Reddi-Mix LCC, and American Refining Group Incorporated among others.

Things to do in Pekin?
Pekin IL is situated southeast Bloomington on Illinois River full of family friendly fun like bowling at Tazewell Lanes Plus an array of historical sites such as ChiefShinopen Park making it a great spot to learn about Pekin’s past.

 East Peoria, ILPekin, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,398329,725,481
 Median Income$68,246  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$149,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for East Peoria    1 Reviews

East Peoria is across the river from Peoria, the latter of which is the anchor of the entire "Heart of IL" region. Though the two share part of a name, they are separate  More

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Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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