Median Income
$67,000
11% lower than US avg
Home Value
$130,000
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
7.5%
78% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$665
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
16.8%
35% higher than US avg
How Peel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,198
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female50% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,000
Per Capita$36,500
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty16.8%
Commute23 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$665
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units485
Rent Burden8.5%
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+40.4%
Graduate+2.1%
Is Peel a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Peel receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Peel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Peel is $67,000, 11% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 16.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Peel is $130,000, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 40.4% have completed high school.
Peel has a population of 1,198 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 45.2 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.1%).
Population
45.2yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 2.5% |
The median household income in Peel is $67,000, which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $67,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $36,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 16.8% |
| 35% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 23.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.8% |
The median home value in Peel is $130,000, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $130,000 |
| 54% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $665 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.4% |
| Housing Units | 485 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Peel vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Peel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 43.5 sq mi (112.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |