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East Peoria.
About
Life in East Peoria
East Peoria is a community of 22,485 people in Illinois. The median household income is $71,763, median rent runs about $894 per month, and median home values are around $163,500. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
East Peoria at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Foreign-Born
1.6%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.6% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in East Peoria: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Peoria, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (15.2%), and 1.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.6%
of residents
65 and Older
20.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
34.9%
of households
Married Couples
44.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in East Peoria
In East Peoria, rent runs 30% below the IL average, and home values are 38% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,880
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $181,920 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IL
Unemployment in East Peoria
Unemployment in Tazewell County, which includes East Peoria, is close to the IL average.
Unemployment rate
East Peoria: Tazewell County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Tazewell County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What East Peoria Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.8 min avg
How East Peoria residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Peoria, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA)
Regional airport · few flights401k passengers boarded in 2025
- 126 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 11% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in East Peoria runs 11% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
292
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,723.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
East Peoria Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Tazewell County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Tazewell County, which includes East Peoria, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,000 |
| 2024 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | Hail | None reported |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,000 |
| 2020 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $84,000 |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $129,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $158,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Tazewell County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Peoria County, IL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from East Peoria) is typically good — 214 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
214
per year
Moderate Days
139
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Peoria County, IL (14 mi away)
Climate85°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Peoria has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.3"
Annual Snowfall
23.9"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
118
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 18°F | 2.06" |
| Feb | 39°F | 21°F | 1.99" |
| Mar | 51°F | 32°F | 2.69" |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.99" |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.69" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 3.73" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.53" |
| Aug | 85°F | 64°F | 3.31" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.48" |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 3.17" |
| Nov | 51°F | 33°F | 2.70" |
| Dec | 39°F | 23°F | 2.21" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Peoria
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Peoria's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Francis Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · Peoria
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Peoria
Carle Health Proctor Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Peoria
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Peoria
East Peoria's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near East Peoria (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,574 students · in-state tuition $43,850 · 76% graduate · median earnings $76,013 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
3.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 273 students · in-state tuition $22,008 · 89% graduate · median earnings $80,384 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 245 students · in-state tuition $18,318 · 62% graduate · median earnings $71,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Peoria
East Peoria has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
60 mi awayLincoln Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
61 mi awayPublic Libraries in East Peoria
Fondulac Public Library District
400 Richland Street, East Peoria
Cities Near East Peoria
The closest cities within 60 miles
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East Peoria FAQ
Is East Peoria, Illinois affordable?⌄
East Peoria's median rent is $886/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $71,833/year. Median home value is $163,500.
Is East Peoria, Illinois safe?⌄
East Peoria's violent crime rate was 292 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2723 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East Peoria, Illinois?⌄
Tazewell County, which includes East Peoria, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Peoria, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in East Peoria is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $886/month and median household income is $71,833/year. The median home value is $163,500. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Peoria, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in East Peoria is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from