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Peoria Heights, IL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Peoria Heights.

Population: 42,726 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Peoria Heights, IL is $137,045 — up 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $143,719 after a median 23 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,197/month. 13 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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$137,045

Typical home value

+8.1%

1-year change

23

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$137,045
1-year appreciation
+8.1%
3-year appreciation
+23.5%
5-year appreciation
+40.9%
10-year appreciation
+63.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$137,045
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
$143,719
Median list price
$151,225
Median price per sqft
$88
1-year sale-price change
+4.4%
Median days on market
23 days
Homes sold (recent period)
210
For-sale inventory
149
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
109
1-year forecast
+3.9%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
68

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,197/mo
1-year rent change
+10.0%
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
13
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Peoria ROE, Peoria SD 150
Schools include
Greeley Alternative School, Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr, Lincoln School, Von Steuben Middle School, Woodruff Career & Tech Center

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 A13
NFIP flood claims on record
330
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
63.5°F
Average low
44.5°F
Annual precipitation
39.6 in
Annual snowfall
20.4 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
15.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
370
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
50,116
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,040

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Mount Hawley Auxiliary Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (7 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)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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
68.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,078
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
73.1%

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

Peoria HeightsState medianUS median
Typical home value$137,045$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$143,719$212,000$325,000
Median days on market23 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,197/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,078$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 Heights, IL?
$137,045.
What is the median sale price in Peoria Heights, IL?
$143,719.
How long do homes take to sell in Peoria Heights, IL?
Median days on market: 23 days.
What is typical rent in Peoria Heights, IL?
Typical rent: $1,197/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Peoria Heights, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Peoria Heights, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 330 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A13. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Peoria Heights, 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 Heights, 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 Heights, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Peoria Heights, IL?
13 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Peoria Heights, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 15.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Peoria Heights, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Peoria Heights, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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