At a Glance
Median Income
$57,450
$36,521 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $118,602
Median Rent
$1,180/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
17.6% smoking rate
How West Peoria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Peoria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Peoria 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
West Peoria residents earn a median household income of $57,450 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,521. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% 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 West Peoria is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,602. Median rent is $1,180/month, with 28.0% 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 1943.
Education
19.3% of adults in West Peoria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Peoria has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population4,246
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density2,012/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,450
Per Capita$36,521
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$16,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$1,180
Ownership90.1%
Zillow$118,602
Housing Units2,136
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation591 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute14 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
West Peoria was founded in 1993.
The median home in West Peoria was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.