Peoria, IL
Population 112,126 · Peoria, IL MSA. Moving to or from Peoria? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
112,126
Cost of living (RPP)
91.231
Annual avg temp
53°F
Typical home
$128,838
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $58,716 |
| Median age | 35.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $149,500 |
| Median gross rent | $951/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.29 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 91.231 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 90.504, goods 93.643, services 63.763. Source: BEA, Peoria, IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
53°F
January low
18°F
July high
86°F
Annual snow
26.2"
Annual precipitation 37.6". Station: PEORIA GTR PEORIA AP, IL US (6.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$128,838
ZHVI YoY
+7.4%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,125/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.6%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Peoria, IL
Total employment (MSA)
165,240
Median wage (annual)
$46,610
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 17,760 | $41,540 |
| Production Occupations | 15,910 | $46,610 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 13,790 | $29,380 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 13,580 | $38,870 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 13,350 | $71,500 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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