East Peoria, IL Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Victoria Scott

Career opportunities in East Peoria, IL

OK so I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Appreciate any input. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Lillian Price

Healthcare options in East Peoria?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Kayden Y.

Weekend activities in East Peoria?

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a small town city with about 22,485 people. Homes are going for about $160,800 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge p...

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Michael James

Biggest downsides of living in East Peoria?

I'm single, late 50s, and Crime rate is something to consider -East Peoria sits at 311.8 per 100K. The median home value here is around $160,800, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? H...

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Lillian Price

Things East Peoria needs to improve

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $160,800 on average. Household incomes average around $71,763 in East Peoria. Rent is about $894/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where mos...

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Lillian Price

Starting a business in East Peoria?

Hey everyone, The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Audrey Price

What East Peoria does better than anywhere else

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 25-year-old social worker and Poverty rate is 5.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $71,763, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. An...

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Benjamin Sanchez

Rent vs buy in East Peoria -what makes sense?

I work in manufacturing and Crime rate is something to consider -East Peoria sits at 311.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $894 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 22,485 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is ...

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Lillian Price

Working in East Peoria -salaries realistic?

Curious what people think. Just moved here 16 months ago and Rent is about $894/month for a decent place. With a population of 22,485, East Peoria is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots....

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Lillian Price

Rent in East Peoria getting crazy

Curious what people think. With a population of 22,485, East Peoria is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot...

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