Apartments for rent in West Peoria, IL

West Peoria, a small town in Illinois, has a population of slightly less than 5,000. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (22%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults figure less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's population, at an average age of just over 43, is older than most cities in Illinois. Only 34% of residents rent in West Peoria, as the majority own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $842/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Illinois. Each month, renters in West Peoria will pay around $210 less compared to the state average.

With an average commute time of about 21 minutes, shorter than most cities in Illinois, West Peoria residents have found that getting to work isn't overly time-consuming. Driving is the most common means of commuting to work, selected by 49% of residents, while public transportation isn't used widely. Not many residents walk to work.

West Peoria has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 12% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are four primary industries in West Peoria: entertainment, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 27% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 6% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. West Peoria workers earn an average annual income of around $56,000, around $22,000 less than the average Illinois resident. West Peoria's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).