Peoria, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Peoria, Illinois Summary
Life in Peoria research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Peoria over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Peoria:
The population in Peoria is 113,054.
The median home value in Peoria is $116,051.
The median income in Peoria is $58,068.
The cost of living in Peoria is 91 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Peoria is $917.
The unemployment rate in Peoria is 8.0%.
The poverty rate in Peoria is 19.5%.
The average high in Peoria is 61.4° and the average low is 41.4°.
Peoria SnackAbility
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Peoria, IL Crime Report
Crime in Peoria summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Peoria. Key points include:
There were 4,783 total crimes in Peoria in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Peoria is 4,326.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Peoria is 1,188.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Peoria is 3,137.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Peoria is 86.15% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Peoria Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Peoria / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,783 | 4,326.5 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 1,314 | 1,188.6 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 24 | 21.7 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 121 | 109.5 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,066 | 964.3 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,469 | 3,137.9 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 679 | 614.2 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,188 | 1,979.2 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 602 | 544.5 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Peoria, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Peoria summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Peoria. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Peoria is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Peoria is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Peoria is $116,051.
The median income in Peoria is $58,068.
Peoria's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Peoria Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Peoria | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 89 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 90 | 100 | |
Peoria, IL Weather
The average high in Peoria is 61.4° and the average low is 41.4°.
There are 70.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.4 inches of precipitation each year with 23.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Peoria |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 61.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Peoria Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Peoria
The current population in Peoria is 113,054. The population has decreased -0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 113,054 | -1.3% |
| 2021 | 114,512 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 115,424 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 115,990 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 115,847 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 115,718 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 115,466 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 114,754 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 114,315 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 113,853 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Peoria
Peoria is:
54.9% White with 62,099 White residents.
26.4% African American with 29,831 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 81 American Indian residents.
6.6% Asian with 7,462 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 13 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 286 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 5,269 Two Or More residents.
7.1% Hispanic with 8,013 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Peoria | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.9% | 59.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 26.4% | 13.7% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 17.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Peoria
Peoria is 51.8% female with 58,507 female residents.
Peoria is 48.2% male with 54,547 male residents.
| Gender | Peoria | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.5% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Peoria for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Peoria completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Peoria completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Peoria completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Peoria completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Peoria completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Peoria completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Peoria completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Peoria completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Peoria completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Peoria | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Peoria, Illinois
8.5% of households in Peoria earn Less than $10,000.
6.6% of households in Peoria earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.3% of households in Peoria earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Peoria earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.9% of households in Peoria earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.1% of households in Peoria earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Peoria earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Peoria earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.3% of households in Peoria earn $150,000 to $199,999.
8.8% of households in Peoria earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Peoria | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.5% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 6.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.1% | 15.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 8.8% | 12.1% | 11.4% |
