East Peoria, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Tazewell County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
22,485 Population 1,087/sq mi density
$71,763 Median Income $39,435 per capita
$160,800 Home Value $184,353 Zillow
$894 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
265 Violent Crime/100K 2,373 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,763 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,800 home value, $894/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher

East Peoria, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,763
5% below
$39,435 per capita
Home Value
$160,800
43% below
Zillow: $184,353
Median Rent
$894/mo
23% below
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
30% below
2,373/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
20% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
57%
Rent
77%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Peoria a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 3.5% (3% 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 $184,353. 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 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,373/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population22,485
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,087/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,763
Per Capita$39,435
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,800
Rent$894
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$184,353
Housing Units10,739
Rent Burden31.3%

Crime

F
Violent265/100K
Property2,373/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,936/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
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.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.