At a Glance
Median Income
$93,403
$45,831 per capita
Home Value
$429,400
Zillow: $480,596
Median Rent
$1,743/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
1,245/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.5%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
10.8% smoking rate
How Peoria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peoria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is 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
Peoria residents earn a median household income of $93,403 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,831. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peoria is $429,400 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,596. Median rent is $1,743/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.
Safety & Crime
Peoria reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,245/100K. The murder rate is 1.5/100K.
Education
35.5% of adults in Peoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peoria has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population194,338
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,403
Per Capita$45,831
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
A
Home Value$429,400
Rent$1,743
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$480,596
Housing Units77,176
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent264/100K
Property1,245/100K
Murder1.5/100K
Assault189/100K
Burglary154/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain8.9 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,814 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.5%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute29 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Peoria was built in 1998.
20.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.