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East Peoria, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

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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