East Peoria, IL vs Rockford, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
East Peoria
81.3
#46 nationally
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
East Peoria leads in crime level (7.3 vs 29.6). Rockford leads in walk score (41 vs 17). East Peoria leads in median household income ($73,720 vs $50,744).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Peoria, IL | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.3 (#46) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 22,012 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,958 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $73,720 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.7 | D+0.6 |
B-
81.3 Score
East Peoria, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,958
Population
22,012
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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C
74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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