At a Glance
Median Income
$71,763
$39,435 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
Zillow: $172,335
Median Rent
$894/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
312/100K
1,822/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How East Peoria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Peoria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Peoria a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Peoria residents earn a median household income of $71,763 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,435. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Peoria is $160,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,335. Median rent is $894/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
East Peoria reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,822/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in East Peoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Peoria has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population22,485
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,763
Per Capita$39,435
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$894
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$172,335
Housing Units10,739
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent312/100K
Property1,822/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault249/100K
Burglary192/100K
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation499 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in East Peoria was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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