Peoria, Illinois

Mid-size Illinois city with community character

Midwest Peoria, IL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.9

C+

out of 100

Overview

Peoria is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 110K, part of the Peoria, IL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $136,960. Median household income is $58,068.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 110K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $136,960 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $58,068 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17.5 minutes
  • Part of the Peoria, IL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

110,460

Source: Census ACS

$136,960

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$58,068

Source: Census ACS

17.5 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

41

Source: Walk Score

93 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Peoria County (county-level results)

52%
47%
Democrat 40,564
Republican 36,896
Leans D+4.7

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 80.3/100

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

Crime 10/100

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

Walkability 41/100

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

Purchasing Power 46.2/100

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

WhereAtHome Score 78.9

Location

Peoria, IL (40.6854, -89.5953)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

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