Very AffordableSafer than AverageEast Peoria SD 86
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East Peoria is a small city of 22,552 in Illinois, with a median household income of $73,720
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Peoria stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether East Peoria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Peoria city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.6
East Peoria's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Peoria costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Peoria, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$843
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,720
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
East Peoria's violent crime rate is 265.2 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
265.2 /100k
Property Crime
2363.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Peoria is served primarily by East Peoria SD 86.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Peoria, IL
National Avg
School District
East Peoria SD 86
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Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Peoria sees average highs of 33.6°F in January
and 86.3°F in July,
with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.9 inches of snow per year.
East Peoria's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Peoria roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,900 and median rent is $843/month.
East Peoria's violent crime rate is 265.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2363.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Peoria are operated by East Peoria SD 86.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Peoria, IL has a population of 22,552, a median household income of $73,720, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Peoria averages 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches
with about 23.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Peoria, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61611.
The population of East Peoria, Illinois is 22,552 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Peoria: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $158,900, median household income $73,720, crime index 87 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Peoria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
