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IL area data

Peoria, IL

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Peoria.

Population: 73,563 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Peoria, IL is $131,655 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $143,060 after a median 47 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,330/month. 28 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$131,655

Typical home value

0.0%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$131,655
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+27.4%
10-year appreciation
+41.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Nov 2014)
$142,179
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$143,060
Median list price
$146,470
Median price per sqft
$82
1-year sale-price change
+26.5%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
317
For-sale inventory
246
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
186
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
106

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,330/mo
1-year rent change
+6.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$915/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,557/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
28
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
6
High schools
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Peoria ROE, Norwood ESD 63, Peoria SD 150
Schools include
Peoria Regional High School, Norwood Elem School, Norwood Primary School, Peoria Cty Jvnl Det Ctr 6-8, Peoria High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A14
NFIP flood claims on record
426
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.5°F
Annual precipitation
39.0 in
Annual snowfall
18.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
330
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,815
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
36,818

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (3 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
12
Hospitals include
GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
17
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-656 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1957
Housing built before 1970
53.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,633
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
56.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
91,480
Average weekly wage
$1,515
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PeoriaState medianUS median
Typical home value$131,655$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$143,060$212,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,330/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,633$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Peoria, IL?
$131,655.
What is the median sale price in Peoria, IL?
$143,060.
How long do homes take to sell in Peoria, IL?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Peoria, IL?
Typical rent: $1,330/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Peoria, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Peoria, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 426 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A14. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Peoria, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Peoria, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Peoria, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Peoria, IL?
28 schools (13 elementary, 6 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Peoria, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 15.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Peoria, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Peoria, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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