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.
Median Household Income
$59,410
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,005
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$156,200
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$758
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$818
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,039
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,346
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,013
Per month
Avg Home Value
$168,500
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Peoria?
The cost of living index for Peoria is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Peoria?
The median gross rent in Peoria is $1,005 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Peoria?
The median household income in Peoria is $59,410 per year.
What is the median home value in Peoria?
The median home value in Peoria is $156,200 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Peoria?
Air quality data for Peoria is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Peoria?
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
