Peotone, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Will County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,462 Population 2,209/sq mi density
$104,792 Median Income $40,145 per capita
$261,400 Home Value $342,095 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
95 Violent Crime/100K 357 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$104,792 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$261,400 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Peotone, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,792
39% above
$40,145 per capita
Home Value
$261,400
7% below
Zillow: $342,095
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
31.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
75% below
357/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
1% below
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Income
139%
Home Value
93%
Rent
95%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
99%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peotone a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 4.9% (36% above 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 $342,095. 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 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 357/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population4,462
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,209/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,792
Per Capita$40,145
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165

Housing

A+
Home Value$261,400
Rent$1,102
Ownership70.8%
Zillow$342,095
Housing Units1,592
Rent Burden31.5%

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property357/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.