Peoria, AZ
Population 194,338 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ MSA. Moving to or from Peoria? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
194,338
Cost of living (RPP)
103.316
Annual avg temp
70°F
Typical home
$488,596
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $93,403 |
| Median age | 42.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $429,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,743/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.66 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 103.316 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 93.332, goods 95.024, services 121.236. Source: BEA, Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 397.284 as of March 2026. YoY +3.2%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
70°F
January low
39°F
July high
105°F
Annual snow
0.0"
Annual precipitation 9.6". Station: WITTMANN 1SE, AZ US (12.4 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$488,596
ZHVI YoY
-1.6%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,849/mo
ZORI YoY
+0.1%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
Total employment (MSA)
2,289,130
Median wage (annual)
$48,600
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 314,170 | $45,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 205,010 | $34,400 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 204,700 | $37,700 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 199,140 | $40,870 |
| Management Occupations | 170,690 | $105,420 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Surprise, AZ 16 mi · 26 min Glendale, AZ 23 mi · 43 min Phoenix, AZ 29 mi · 40 min Scottsdale, AZ 37 mi · 53 min Goodyear, AZ 47 mi · 1h 16m Tempe, AZ 50 mi · 1h 3m Chandler, AZ 61 mi · 1h 16m Mesa, AZ 63 mi · 1h 17m Gilbert, AZ 69 mi · 1h 25m Henderson, NV 263 mi · 5h 27m