New Pekin is a small town of 1,224 in Indiana, with a median household income of $49,444
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Pekin stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether New Pekin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New Pekin city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.0
New Pekin's overall cost of living index is 94.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Pekin costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Pekin, IN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$120,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$764
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
59.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,444
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Pekin's violent crime rate is 167.6 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
167.6 /100k
Property Crime
299.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Pekin is served primarily by East Washington School Corp.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Pekin, IN
National Avg
School District
East Washington School Corp
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Pekin sees average highs of 41.0°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.1 inches of snow per year.
New Pekin's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Pekin roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $120,000 and median rent is $764/month.
New Pekin's violent crime rate is 167.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 299.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Pekin are operated by East Washington School Corp.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Pekin, IN has a population of 1,224, a median household income of $49,444, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Pekin averages 41.0°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 14.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Pekin, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47165.
The population of New Pekin, Indiana is 1,224 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Pekin: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $120,000, median household income $49,444, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Pekin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
