Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
23%
Chillicothe, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$952
Population
5,634
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Cozy Midwestern charm defines this Peoria suburb
Suburb
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Commuter
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Lake
Chillicothe is a small suburban city on the west bank of the Illinois River, about fifteen miles up the road from Peoria. The mainly-residential community is surrounded by serene countryside, with rivers and creeks providing great opportunities for boating and fishing nearby. The 2nd Street business district is a timeless slice of old-school Americana, with the vintage storefronts hosting popular cafes, specialty shops, and other locally-owned small businesses, including the beautiful deco-style Town Theatre. With Peoria just minutes away, Chillicothe is a perfect location for commuters seeking a small-town home environment.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,635
Average: $74,264
Education
1,186
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,516
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Chillicothe has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Chillicothe, IL is $952 for one bedroom, and $863 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Chillicothe has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$952/month
650 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Chillicothe, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
421 Students
Public
Grades K-5
155 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
239 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
227 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
624 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Camp Wokanda
- Marshall State Fish & Wildlife Area
- Woodford State Fish & Wildlife Area
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Downing - Peoria International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.