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Peoria, Illinois by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 12.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Peoria, about 5.0 times the rate across Illinois (2.5). Its median household earns $59,410 and the median home value is $156,200. Population: about 112,169 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Peoria?
Peoria's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 12.5 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,392 offenses reported to the FBI. For comparison, that is about 5.0 times the Illinois rate (2.5) and about 3.8 times the national rate (3.3). 12 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 4,355 offenses (39.1 per 1,000; Illinois: 15.1). Car thefts stand out: 5.8 per 1,000, about 2.9 times the national rate. Violent crimes rose 5% between 2022 and 2025 (1,322 to 1,392).
| Offense (2025) | Peoria count | Per 1,000 | Illinois per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,392 | 12.5 | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 12 | 0.11 | 0.04 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 217 | 1.9 | 0.45 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 148 | 1.3 | 0.60 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,015 | 9.1 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 4,355 | 39.1 | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 827 | 7.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 2,887 | 25.9 | 11.1 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 641 | 5.8 | 2.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Peoria changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 1,322 | 3,522 | 24 |
| 2023 | 1,323 | 4,242 | 21 |
| 2024 | 1,435 | 4,700 | 13 |
| 2025 | 1,392 | 4,355 | 12 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Peoria Police Department's own reports.
How does Peoria compare with Illinois?
The median household income in Peoria is $59,410, 29% lower than the Illinois median ($83,390). The median owner-occupied home is worth $156,200 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,005 a month. About 112,169 people live on 48 square miles of land, roughly 2,331 per square mile. The city lies in Peoria County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Peoria | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 112,169 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $59,410 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,200 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,005 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 21.0% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 37.7% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 57.5% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.5 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Peoria?
Peoria has 1 dam classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. Tallest on the list: Franciscan Prairie Pointe Dam (11 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Peoria County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Peoria?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Peoria city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Peoria?
Federal school lists place 37 public and 19 private schools within Peoria. 8 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Creve Coeur State Park, Jubilee College State Park and Jubliee College State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Peoria
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Peoria city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Academy Sports + Outdoors #344 (Peoria), Cash America Pawn (Peoria) and R & J's Northside Pawn (Peoria).
Liquor stores
9 liquor stores are on the map inside the Peoria city limits: Big Hollow Convenient, Binny's Beverage Depot (Peoria), Campustown Liquors, Forrest Hill Liquors (Peoria), Friar Tuck Beverage (Peoria), Main Street Liquor, Sheridan Liquors (Peoria), TequilaRia Wine and Spirits (Peoria) and 1 more. Illinois has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Peoria city limits: Planned Parenthood PPIL-Peoria Health Center (Peoria).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Peoria?
In 2025, Peoria had 12.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (1,392 reported), about 5.0 times the Illinois rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 39.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Peoria?
$59,410 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $83,390 for Illinois.
How much do homes cost in Peoria?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $156,200 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $263,300 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Peoria?
Peoria County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Normal, IL (36 mi) · Bloomington, IL (39 mi) · Springfield, IL (66 mi) · Decatur, IL (72 mi) · Davenport, IA (76 mi) · Champaign, IL (83 mi)
More: Illinois statewide numbers · county page: Peoria County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Peoria city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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