Census ACS · #153 MSA
Peoria Metro Area
The Peoria, Il Metropolitan Statistical Area has 365,773 residents. The median household income is $70,872 and the median home value is $160,500.
365,773
Population
148
People / sq mi
$70,872
Median Income
$160,500
Median Home Value
The Peoria CBSA covers 2,468 sq mi of land at 148.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$70,872
Median Household Income
$40,014
Per Capita Income
7.8%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Peoria metro's price level is 91.2 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.8% lower the US average. The local median income of $70,872 has the buying power of $77,684 in average-priced US metros.
91.2
Price Level (US = 100)
$77,684
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$70,872
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$160,500
Median Home Value
$923
Median Rent
72.9%
Homeownership
Education
93.6%
High School+
31.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
9.8%
Work From Home
20.6 min
Avg Commute
16.1%
Foreign Born
Peoria spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Peoria, Il Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 365,773 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #153 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Peoria metro area is $70,872, with a per capita income of $40,014.
The Peoria, Il CBSA spans the state of Illinois.
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Data for the Peoria, Il CBSA (37900) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Peoria is defined demographically by education — 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 365,773 residents, Peoria is a metro area in IL.
Median household income is $70,872, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.8%, below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $160,500, with typical rent around $923.
About 31.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Peoria usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.