At a Glance
Median Income
$58,716
$38,791 per capita
Home Value
$149,500
Zillow: $127,844
Median Rent
$951/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,044/100K
3,749/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.0%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
273 sunny days/yr
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
3.3 / 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 $58,716 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,791. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,972 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peoria is $149,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,844. Median rent is $951/month, with 30.6% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Peoria reports 1,044 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 175% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,749/100K. The murder rate is 22.5/100K.
Education
38.0% of adults in Peoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peoria has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population112,126
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2,330/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,716
Per Capita$38,791
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$16,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,500
Rent$951
Ownership58.2%
Zillow$127,844
Housing Units54,553
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent1,044/100K
Property3,749/100K
Murder22.5/100K
Assault721/100K
Burglary683/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain33.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation722 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.0%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute18 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Peoria was founded in 1680.
The median home in Peoria was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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