What are the schools like in Peoria, IL?

Peoria is served primarily by Peoria SD 150. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Peoria?

The median household income in Peoria, IL is $58,068 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Peoria, IL?

Peoria has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.2 inches.

Peoria, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Peoria, IL affordable or expensive?

Peoria's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Peoria is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $146,700 and the median rent is $917 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Peoria, IL?

Peoria has a violent crime rate of 1344.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4284.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Peoria, IL a Good Place to Live?

Peoria is a mid-sized city of 113,054 in Illinois, with a median household income of $58,068 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Peoria stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Peoria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All 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

Peoria's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Peoria costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Peoria, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$146,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$917	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,068	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Peoria's violent crime rate is 1344.9 per 100,000 residents — 254% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

1344.9 /100k

Property Crime

4284.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Peoria is served primarily by Peoria SD 150. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Peoria, IL	National Avg
School District	Peoria SD 150	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Peoria sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation and 26.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Peoria, IL
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	39.7"
Annual Snowfall	26.2"

Demographics

Metric	Peoria, IL	National Avg
Population	113,054	—
Median Age	35.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.9%	18.9%
Asian	6.7%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Peoria Heights, IL 2 mi West Peoria, IL 4 mi Mossville, IL 5 mi Norwood, IL 5 mi Bellevue, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Peoria

Peoria, IL is covered by 9 ZIP codes:

61615 61614 61604 61603 61605 61606 61602 61528 61625

Peoria vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peoria, IL affordable or expensive?

Peoria's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Peoria roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $146,700 and median rent is $917/month.

What is the crime rate in Peoria, IL?

Peoria's violent crime rate is 1344.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4284.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Peoria?

Public schools in Peoria are operated by Peoria SD 150. The district has 13 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Peoria, IL a good place to live?

Peoria, IL has a population of 113,054, a median household income of $58,068, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Peoria?

Peoria averages 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches with about 26.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Peoria?

Peoria, IL is covered by 9 ZIP codes: 61615, 61614, 61604, 61603, 61605, 61606, 61602, 61528, 61625.

What is the population of Peoria?

The population of Peoria, Illinois is 113,054 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Peoria?

Key numbers for living in Peoria: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $146,700, median household income $58,068, crime index 294 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Peoria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.