Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Peoria Heights
Peoria Heights, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$948
Population
5,764
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Noted for its scenic views, Peoria Heights wows every time!
River
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Scenic
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Upscale
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Illinois
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Nestled in Peoria County west of the Illinois River, the village of Peoria Heights is a picturesque community most noted for its scenic bluff views from Grandview Drive. Its red water tower is quite the landmark and has an observation deck – and it’s the most center point in Peoria Heights Park, which is near upscale restaurants and retail shops.
Down the way from Peoria Heights apartments, locals enjoy a stroll through its many community parks. In walking distance of said parks are neighborhood bakeries and pubs – all on North Prospect Road. Living here, you’re in close proximity to the zoo, numerous golf courses, and Bradley University.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,956
Average: $69,294
Education
1,525
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,993
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Peoria Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Peoria Heights, IL is $948 for one bedroom, $1,273 for two bedrooms, and $803 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Peoria Heights has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$948/month
581 Sq Ft
House
$1,427/month
1,029 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
546 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
546 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
208 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Forest Park Nature Center
- Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
- Peoria Zoo
- Peoria Riverfront Museum
- Camp Wokanda
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.