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West Peoria, IL


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West Peoria, Illinois

West Peoria, Illinois, in Peoria county, is 2 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 130 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Peoria - Pekin metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 4,762 people people live in West Peoria.

The People and Families of West Peoria

In West Peoria, about 51% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Peoria had a median family income of $51,420. It turns out that people in West Peoria tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads. It turns out that the city is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in West Peoria.

West Peoria Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in West Peoria, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In West Peoria, 96% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in West Peoria enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

West Peoria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 9%West Peoria Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%West Peoria Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%West Peoria People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%West Peoria Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%West Peoria College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of West Peoria, IL

Comparing West Peoria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men97
Female Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity88
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work75
Working at Home55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Affordability of Rents45
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
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