Tazewell County, Illinois
Pekin Real Estate and Local Guide
Pekin is the county seat and largest city of Tazewell County, sitting along the Illinois River in central Illinois within the Peoria metropolitan area. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Pekin best.
About the area
Living in Pekin, IL
Pekin is known as the Marigold Capital of the World, tied to Senator Everett Dirksen's advocacy for the marigold.
The housing market
Homes in Pekin
- About 66.8% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 71.2% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $118,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Pekin home
Tazewell County Courthouse
Beaux-Arts county courthouse completed in 1916, on the National Register of Historic Places
Pekin Marigold Festival
Annual September festival tied to the city's nickname, the Marigold Capital of the World
Tazewell County Museum
Local history museum operated by the Tazewell County Historical Society
Mineral Springs Park
220-acre park with a lagoon, paddle boats, Dragonland Water Park, and sports fields
McNaughton Park
Park with hiking trails, disc golf, and horse trails
Neighborhoods
Pekin areas to know
Bean Town
Northern section historically settled by German immigrants
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.