Living in Peoria Heights, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Peoria Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Peoria Heights has 5,825 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $60,099 (28% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $117,700, the median rent is $913/month.
Peoria Heights at a glance
- Population
- 5,825
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,099State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $117,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $913/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Peoria Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.2%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Peoria Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Peoria Heights the median home value is $117,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, which is 21.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,182 a month in housing costs.
Peoria Heights median household income
The median household income in Peoria Heights is $60,099 and the income per person is $43,036. 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Peoria Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,181
- Owner-occupied
- 66.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.6%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 1.95
Peoria Heights demographics
- Population
- 5,825
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 2,898
- Foreign-born
- 4.3%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Peoria Heights ›
Education in Peoria Heights
29.2% of adults 25 and older in Peoria Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Peoria Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Peoria Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria Heights | 5,825 | $60,099 | $117,700 | $913 |
| Peoria | 112,169 | $59,410 | $156,200 | $1,005 |
| Bay View Gardens | 281 | $52,679 | $122,800 | $787 |
| West Peoria | 4,238 | $66,098 | $93,900 | $1,199 |
| East Peoria | 22,324 | $71,833 | $163,500 | $886 |
| Spring Bay | 520 | $61,389 | $130,200 | $1,071 |
| Germantown Hills | 3,436 | $147,341 | $264,900 | — |
| Bellevue | 2,106 | $60,987 | $121,300 | $943 |
| Creve Coeur | 4,621 | $47,993 | $85,500 | $883 |
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What is the median household income in Peoria Heights, IL?
The median household income in Peoria Heights is $60,099, 28% 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 Peoria Heights?
The median home value in Peoria Heights is $117,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Peoria Heights?
The median gross rent in Peoria Heights is $913 per month, about 21.1% of household income.
Is Peoria Heights, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 8.2%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Peoria Heights?
The median age in Peoria Heights is 41.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Peoria Heights?
The average commute to work in Peoria Heights is 17 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Peoria Heights?
The unemployment rate in Peoria Heights is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Peoria Heights?
29.2% of adults in Peoria Heights 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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