At a Glance
Median Income
$104,792
$40,145 per capita
Home Value
$261,400
Zillow: $328,249
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Peotone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Peotone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Peotone a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Peotone residents earn a median household income of $104,792 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,145. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Peotone is $261,400 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,249. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 31.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Peotone reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 992/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.4% of adults in Peotone hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Peotone has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,462
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,209/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,792
Per Capita$40,145
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$261,400
Rent$1,102
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$328,249
Housing Units1,592
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property992/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary193/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation707 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Peotone was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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