Living in East Peoria, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Peoria · Census data 2020–2024
East Peoria has 22,324 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $71,833 (14% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $163,500, the median rent is $886/month.
East Peoria at a glance
- Population
- 22,324
- Median age
- 42.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,833State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $163,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $886/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 75.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.2%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is East Peoria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Peoria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Peoria the median home value is $163,500, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,530 a month in housing costs.
East Peoria median household income
The median household income in East Peoria is $71,833 and the income per person is $40,268. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in East Peoria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,915
- Owner-occupied
- 75.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.3%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.20
East Peoria demographics
- Population
- 22,324
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 9,975
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Peoria ›
Education in East Peoria
25.2% of adults 25 and older in East Peoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Peoria
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.5%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
East Peoria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Peoria | 22,324 | $71,833 | $163,500 | $886 |
| Creve Coeur | 4,621 | $47,993 | $85,500 | $883 |
| Marquette Heights | 2,492 | $75,625 | $123,800 | $1,315 |
| Peoria Heights | 5,825 | $60,099 | $117,700 | $913 |
| West Peoria | 4,238 | $66,098 | $93,900 | $1,199 |
| Morton | 16,595 | $94,402 | $239,400 | $1,074 |
| North Pekin | 1,571 | $80,224 | $125,600 | $1,154 |
| Washington | 15,919 | $95,179 | $221,900 | $1,155 |
| Bartonville | 5,841 | $72,821 | $139,100 | $1,214 |
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What is the median household income in East Peoria, IL?
The median household income in East Peoria is $71,833, 14% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Peoria?
The median home value in East Peoria is $163,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in East Peoria?
The median gross rent in East Peoria is $886 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is East Peoria, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in East Peoria?
The median age in East Peoria is 42.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in East Peoria?
The average commute to work in East Peoria is 21 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Peoria?
The unemployment rate in East Peoria is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Peoria?
25.2% of adults in East Peoria have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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