Pekin, IL vs Wadsworth, OH
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Pekin
80.5
#73 nationally
Wadsworth
76
#402 nationally
Wadsworth leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.8). Wadsworth leads in median household income ($72,325 vs $52,507). Pekin leads in walk score (39 vs 31).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pekin, IL | Wadsworth, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.5 (#73) | 76 (#402) |
| Population | 31,126 | 24,709 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $145,264 | $323,429 |
| Median Household Income | $52,507 | $72,325 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 23.7 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.7 | R+24.8 |
B-
80.5 Score
Pekin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$145,264
Population
31,126
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C
76 Score
Wadsworth, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,429
Population
24,709
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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