Peoria Heights is a small town of 5,890 in Illinois, with a median household income of $59,286
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Peoria Heights stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Peoria Heights is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Peoria Heights 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 Heights's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Peoria Heights costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Peoria Heights, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$889
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,286
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Peoria Heights's violent crime rate is 807.2 per 100,000 residents
— 112% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
807.2 /100k
Property Crime
2667.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Peoria Heights is served primarily by Peoria Heights CUSD 325.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Peoria Heights, IL
National Avg
School District
Peoria Heights CUSD 325
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Peoria Heights 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.
Peoria Heights's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Peoria Heights roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,300 and median rent is $889/month.
Peoria Heights's violent crime rate is 807.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2667.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Peoria Heights are operated by Peoria Heights CUSD 325.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Peoria Heights, IL has a population of 5,890, a median household income of $59,286, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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.
Peoria Heights 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).
Peoria Heights, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61616.
The population of Peoria Heights, Illinois is 5,890 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Peoria Heights: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $105,300, median household income $59,286, crime index 178 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Peoria Heights side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.