Here's what it costs to live in Peoria, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, while the typical home is valued around $156,200. Households earn a median of $59,410 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$59,410
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,005
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$156,200
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$758
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$818
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,039
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,346
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
112,169
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.5 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
12
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$939
Per month
Avg Home Value
$164,518
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 61525 | — | $1,296 | $311,300 |
| ZIP 61528 | — | — | $297,400 |
| ZIP 61602 | — | $826 | $235,500 |
| ZIP 61603 | — | $961 | $69,600 |
| ZIP 61604 | — | $892 | $96,500 |
| ZIP 61605 | — | $810 | $47,800 |
| ZIP 61606 | — | $895 | $121,600 |
| ZIP 61607 | — | $921 | $153,600 |
| ZIP 61614 | — | $907 | $168,000 |
| ZIP 61615 | — | $997 | $203,100 |
Showing top 10 of 12 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
25°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.0
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.2%
The cost of living index for Peoria is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Peoria is $1,005 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Peoria is $59,410 per year.
The median home value in Peoria is $156,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Peoria is not yet available.
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
