Aurora Nguyen qa Jan 17, 2026

Random thought, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider — Peoria sits at 233.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 73°F, so it's warm year-round. Poverty rate is 6.0%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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