East Peoria, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Peoria, IL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

81.3

B-

out of 100

Overview

East Peoria is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 22,012, part of the Peoria, IL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $184,958. Median household income is $73,720.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,012 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $184,958 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $73,720 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 19.5 minutes
  • Part of the Peoria, IL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,012

Source: Census ACS

$184,958

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$73,720

Source: Census ACS

19.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

17

Source: Walk Score

94 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Tazewell County (county-level results)

36%
62%
Democrat 24,325
Republican 42,451
Leans R+26.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 100/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 74.3/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 17/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 51.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 81.3

Location

East Peoria, IL (40.6731, -89.5514)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.