Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
East Peoria, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,155
Population
22,617
Renter Mix
26% Rent
East Peoria is full of [academic and night] life!
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East Peoria is a lakeside city near Downtown Peoria with many comforts of its own. This Tazewell County community is in rapid development – it just introduced a new city hall. Residents living in East Peoria enjoy their direct access to Interstate 74 and the local zoo (it’s on the other side of the lake!).
Home to a major heavy-equipment company, East Peoria is full of life…academia life and nightlife to be exact. You’ll find Illinois Central College as well as Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria. Fon Du Lac Farm Park is a fun living-history 1920s farmhouse that features live animals and a red barn for activities. The farm is in walking distance of Neumann Park’s playground. When you rent an apartment here, you’ll be just a short drive from Bradley University and East Peoria Riverfront Park.
Explore the City
Bowen Lake Park has a shaded walking path that circles the park.
Enjoy the serene surroundings at Peoria Park District.
Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the waterfront at Riverfront Park.
Downtown Peoria features many unique restaurants, shops, and festivals.
East Peoria is a scenic location along the Illinois River with numerous shops and restaurants.
Two and three-bedroom bungalows are housing options in East Peoria.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$64,319
Average: $82,323
Education
5,484
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,424
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Peoria has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in East Peoria, IL is $1,084 for a studio, $1,155 for one bedroom, and $1,375 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Peoria has increased by 4.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,155/month
617 Sq Ft
House
$830/month
317 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Peoria, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
137 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
216 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
168 Students
Public
Grades K-8
147 Students
Public
Grades K-5
143 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
427 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
216 Students
Public
Grades K-8
147 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
799 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Peoria Riverfront Museum
- Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
- Peoria Zoo
- Forest Park Nature Center
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 June 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.