Housing data for West Peoria, IL
West Peoria, IL has an estimated 4,238 residents and 2,105 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Peoria County.
16.7% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,199 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−6.7%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,238 (±71)
- Housing units
- 2,105 (±218)
- Households that rent
- 16.7%
- Median gross rent
- $1,199
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −6.7%
What stands out in West Peoria
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 1.1% (±2.2 points) in West Peoria, lower than in Peoria County (17.9%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,879 (±$405) in West Peoria, lower than in Peoria County ($3,552).
Households that rent: 16.7% (±7.1 points) in West Peoria, lower than in Peoria County (33.0%).
Median home value: $93,900 (±$7,130) in West Peoria, lower than in Peoria County ($158,500).
- Types of homes in West Peoria
- Property taxes in West Peoria
- Renters and owners in West Peoria
- Home values in West Peoria
Housing in West Peoria at a glance
- Median rent: $1,199 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,164 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 31.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 16.7% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $66,098 median household income
- Home values: $93,900 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,166 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,879 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.1% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 59.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 87.9% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 8.1% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 82.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 16.1 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −6.7% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 14.8% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.6% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
West Peoria against Peoria County, its state and the nation
| West Peoria | Peoria County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,238 (±71) | 179,645 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,105 (±218) | 84,930 (±84) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 16.7% (±7.1 points) | 33.0% (±1.1 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,199 (±$162) | $993 (±$28) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $66,098 (±$17,321) | $65,108 (±$1,355) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $93,900 (±$7,130) | $158,500 (±$2,588) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,879 (±$405) | $3,552 (±$108) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 87.9% (±13.2 points) | 70.4% (±2.2 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 16.1 minutes (±1.9) | 19.2 minutes (±0.5) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 85.4% (±10.4 points) | 89.5% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 41.1 years (±10.6) | 38.1 years (±0.3) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
West Peoria covers 2.1 square miles of land, about 2,009 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Peoria has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,543 (±24) | 4,238 (±71) | −6.7% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 2,253 (±257) | 2,105 (±218) | −6.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $756 (±$63) | $1,199 (±$162) | +58.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $88,700 (±$5,600) | $93,900 (±$7,130) | +5.9% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $46,746 (±$8,231) | $66,098 (±$17,321) | +41.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $924 (±$94) | $1,166 (±$79) | +26.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,683 (±$203) | $1,879 (±$405) | +11.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 24.6% (±8.0 points) | 16.7% (±7.1 points) | −7.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.7% (±18.7 points) | 8.1% (±13.1 points) | −11.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Peoria County
West Peoria has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Peoria County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Peoria County recorded 911 violent and 2,958 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in West Peoria
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61604 | 14% | 28,313 | $884 | $100,300 | $52,414 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near West Peoria
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 1.9 mi | $943 | $121,300 | 25.4% |
| Norwood | 3.2 mi | $975 | $97,000 | 8.6% |
| Peoria City Township | 3.6 mi | $971 | $135,300 | 45.1% |
| Limestone Township (Peoria County) | 3.8 mi | $961 | $149,000 | 17.3% |
| Bartonville | 3.9 mi | $1,214 | $139,100 | 17.1% |
| Peoria | 4.0 mi | $1,005 | $156,200 | 42.5% |
| Creve Coeur | 4.5 mi | $883 | $85,500 | 20.4% |
| Kickapoo Township | 4.6 mi | $1,452 | $291,200 | 27.1% |
Places in Illinois most like West Peoria
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartonville | $1,214 | $139,100 | $72,821 | 17.1% |
| Woodside Township | $1,069 | $130,300 | $73,007 | 24.2% |
| Onarga Township | $941 | $107,700 | $72,083 | 10.7% |
| Onarga | $941 | $99,300 | $78,352 | 11.4% |
| Marquette Heights | $1,315 | $123,800 | $75,625 | 7.8% |
| Ontario Township | $828 | $113,200 | $72,375 | 14.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Illinois.
HUD Fair Market Rent for West Peoria, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $915 | $961 | $1,212 | $1,557 | $1,710 |
HUD income limits for West Peoria, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,300 | $37,150 | $59,450 |
| 2 people | $25,500 | $42,450 | $67,950 |
| 3 people | $28,700 | $47,750 | $76,450 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,050 | $84,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,300 | $91,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,550 | $98,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $65,800 | $105,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,050 | $112,100 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Peoria, IL MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $106,100.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Peoria
What is the average rent in West Peoria, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Peoria is $1,199 (±$162) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in West Peoria?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in West Peoria, IL is $1,164 (±$96) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in West Peoria?
West Peoria has an estimated 317 (±128) renting households, 16.7% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in West Peoria?
The median household income in West Peoria is $66,098 (±$17,321) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Peoria, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $93,900 (±$7,130) for owner-occupied homes in West Peoria (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in West Peoria?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Peoria, IL is $1,166 (±$79) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is West Peoria growing?
In West Peoria, the number of residents went from 4,543 in 2015–2019 to 4,238 in 2020–2024 (−6.7%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in West Peoria?
The ZIP code that covers West Peoria is 61604.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 61604?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61604 is $884 (±$112) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Peoria city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Peoria city, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Peoria city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Peoria city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Peoria city, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Peoria city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Peoria city, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Peoria, IL MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Peoria, IL MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Peoria city, Illinois (place:80736, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .