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Pekin, IL vs Memphis, TN

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- The average commute for residents of Memphis is 0.3% longer than it is for residents of Pekin.
- 13.0% fewer residents of Memphis work from home compared to residents of Pekin.
 Pekin, ILMemphis, TNUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Commute Mode
 Pekin, ILMemphis, TNUnited States
 Auto (alone)82.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.9%8.6%
 Mass Transit1.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.2%0.5%
 Walk1.4%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock5.2%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Pekin, ILMemphis, TNUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.5.3%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock8.3%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.16.1%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.14.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock8.1%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.14.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock2.1%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.0%2.9%
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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Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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Over 5 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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