Livability Score

75
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Thyme Kitchen + Craft Beer
Coffee Shop
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Coffee Shop
Thirty-Thirty Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
One World Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Eastlight Theatre
Theatre Arts
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
Theatre Arts
The Landing
Theatre Arts
Giant Screen Theater
Cinema
The Doug Oberhelman Caterpillar Visitors Center
Attraction
Dozer Park
Stadium
Unknown Name
Water Park
Apollo Theatre
Theatre Arts
Madison Theater
Theatre Arts
Lava
Nightclub
Gwynn Family Aquatic Center
Water Park
Fon du Lac Farm Park & Petting Zoo
Zoo
Pettingill-Morron House
Museum
John C. Flanagan House Museum
Museum
Dingeldine Hall
Theatre Arts
Heuser Hall
Theatre Arts
Hartmann Center
Theatre Arts
Glen Oak Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum
Museum
Peoria Zoo
Zoo
Luthy Botanical Gardens greenhouse
Attraction
Corn Stock Theatre Center
Theatre Arts
Corn Stock Theatre
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (21) A-
Hardee's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Super Gyro's
Fast Food
Club Cabaret
Bar
M'n'M's Twistee Treat
Sweets
Culver's
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Hilltop Bar and Grill
Bar
Martinis on Water
Bar
Emack & Bolio's
Sweets
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
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Alcohol
Cookies by Design
Sweets
Fitness (2) F
Fondulac Park Administrative Center
Community Centre
Richland Farms Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Creve Coeur Community Center
Community Centre
RiverPlex
Gym
William R. O'Neill Westminster Parish House
Community Centre
East Bluff Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Nannie M. Johnson Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (4) C-
Kroger
Grocery Store
Target
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (41) A+
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Playground
Jaycee Park
Park
Levee District Park
Park
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Park
Fondulac Park
Park
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Park
Fondulac District Library Reading Gardens
Park
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Playground
Veterans Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Fondulac Parks Administrative Center
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Spinder Park
Park
Auer/Broshears Park
Park
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Playground
Mary Cunningham Park
Park
Richland Park
Park
Shops (8) F
T-Mobile
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Kohl's
Department Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Builder's Warehouse
Home Improvement
Nailon Plumbing Supplies
Home Improvement
CityBlue Technologies
Electronics
The Bins at UFS
Discount Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Stop N' Save
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Shell Select
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Peoria Bike Coop
Bicycle
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Bradley University Bookstore
Books
BP Shop
Convenience Store
A Sharp Effect Salon
Hairdresser
Supreme Nails
Beauty
Reflections
Beauty
Bard Optical
Optician
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in East Peoria.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
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Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in East Peoria is 89/100 - which is 7% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime C-

East Peoria crime rates are 2,960 per 100k, which is 50% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,671 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
289 crimes per 100k B-
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employment B-

The median income in East Peoria is $65,164 - which is 10% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$65,164 C
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fire Station Number 2
Fire Station
Peoria Fire/Rescue Marine Station 1
Fire Station
Dempsey Street Fire Station
Fire Station
Peoria Police Department
Police
Community Crisis Center
Clinic
Hanger Clinic
Clinic
Kidney Care Center. Saadur Rahman, DO, FASN
Doctor
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine
Clinic
Peoria Fire Central
Fire Station
Heartland Community Clinic
Clinic
UnityPoint Health - Methodist
Hospital
Peoria Fire Station 4
Fire Station
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Bradley University Police
Police
Alwan Pharmacy & Compounding Center
Pharmacy
West Peoria Fire Department
Fire Station
West Peoria Fire Department
Ambulance Station
Fire Station Number Four
Fire Station
Peoria Fire Department Station 12
Fire Station
Bartonville Police Department
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B+
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housing A+

East Peoria home prices are $143,100 - which is 18% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$143,100 D
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The East Peoria graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
30% F
High School Grad. Rates
86% C+
Elementary Schools (12) F
Central Jr High School
Lincoln Elem School
Lasalle Elem School
Glendale Elem School
Christian Life Academy
Parkview Jr High School
P L Bolin Elem School
Methodist Family Child Care
Christ Lutheran School
Roosevelt Magnet School
St Mark School
Don D Shute Elem School
Woodrow Wilson Elem School
Franklin Primary School
Whittier Primary School
Lincoln School
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
Harrison Comm Learning Cntr
Day Treatment
Trewyn K-8 School
Glen Oak Comm Learning Cntr
Kiefer School
Marquette Elem School
Aletheia School
Calvin Coolidge Middle School
High Schools (1) F
East Peoria High School
Christian Life Academy
Roe 53 Academy
Woodruff Career & Tech Center
Peoria High School
Manual Academy
Day Treatment
Kiefer School
New Life Christian Academy
Knoxville Safe School Program
Knoxville Cntr Student Success
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ratings B

East Peoria has an overall rating of 74% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes C-
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East Peoria Area Facts

  • East Peoria has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • East Peoria crime rates are 50% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in East Peoria is 7% lower than the Illinois average

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East Peoria: A Surprisingly Busy Little City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) East Peoria is a fun little city with more to offer than you might realize at first glance. It's just across the lake from Peoria and between the two, there are quite a few opportunities for finding a good job. You will also find a good number of stores and restaurants in the are ...Read More a as well. If you enjoy gambling, you can try out the local casino too, Par-A-Dice Casino.

What I like about living in Peoria is that the houses are affordable and a lot of residents here take pride in keeping their homes looking presentable. Veterans Park is one of the best areas in East Peoria and is a great place to walk your dog or have a picnic with your partner.

The summers here are comfortable without getting too hot. Between the lake and the public parks, there are a usually a lot of summer events such as festivals and parades. You might even catch some local musicians at the park. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in East Peoria? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Jaycee Park
      Levee District Park
      Unknown Name
      Fondulac Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Eastlight Theatre
      Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
      The Landing
      Giant Screen Theater
      The Doug Oberhelman Caterpillar Visitors Center
      Dozer Park
      Unknown Name
      Apollo Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      Popeyes
      A&W
      Long John Silver's
      Chick-fil-A
      Panda Express
      Taco Bell
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in East Peoria? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in East Peoria.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in East Peoria? The cost of living in East Peoria is 89/100 - which is 7% lower than Illinois.
      East Peoria
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in East Peoria? East Peoria crime rates are 2,960, which are 50% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,960 per 100k people

      27% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      27% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      35%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in East Peoria? The median income in East Peoria is $65,164 which is 10% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $65,16418% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $35,33018% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is East Peoria a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are East Peoria home prices? East Peoria home prices are $143,100 - which is 18% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $143,10023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $69926% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      14% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does East Peoria have good schools? The East Peoria graduation rate is 86% - which is 2% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      86%

      4% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      30%

      38% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      5% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is East Peoria a good place to live? East Peoria has an overall rating of 74% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      60%

      2 total surveys

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