Living in West Peoria, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Peoria · Census data 2020–2024
West Peoria has 4,238 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $66,098 (21% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $93,900, the median rent is $1,199/month.
West Peoria at a glance
- Population
- 4,238
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,098State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $93,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,199/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is West Peoria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Peoria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Peoria the median home value is $93,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,199 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,166 a month in housing costs.
West Peoria median household income
The median household income in West Peoria is $66,098 and the income per person is $32,973. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in West Peoria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,105
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1946
- Average household size
- 2.12
West Peoria demographics
- Population
- 4,238
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 1,902
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Peoria ›
Education in West Peoria
22.9% of adults 25 and older in West Peoria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Peoria
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
West Peoria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Peoria | 4,238 | $66,098 | $93,900 | $1,199 |
| Bellevue | 2,106 | $60,987 | $121,300 | $943 |
| Norwood | 532 | $69,583 | $97,000 | $975 |
| Bartonville | 5,841 | $72,821 | $139,100 | $1,214 |
| Peoria | 112,169 | $59,410 | $156,200 | $1,005 |
| Creve Coeur | 4,621 | $47,993 | $85,500 | $883 |
| Peoria Heights | 5,825 | $60,099 | $117,700 | $913 |
| East Peoria | 22,324 | $71,833 | $163,500 | $886 |
| Marquette Heights | 2,492 | $75,625 | $123,800 | $1,315 |
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What is the median household income in West Peoria, IL?
The median household income in West Peoria is $66,098, 21% 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 West Peoria?
The median home value in West Peoria is $93,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in West Peoria?
The median gross rent in West Peoria is $1,199 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is West Peoria, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in West Peoria?
The median age in West Peoria is 41.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in West Peoria?
The average commute to work in West Peoria is 16 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Peoria?
The unemployment rate in West Peoria is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Peoria?
22.9% of adults in West 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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