East Peoria

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East Peoria, IL

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East Peoria is full of [academic and night] life!

Lake Attractions Large Business Nightlife College Town Illinois

East Peoria is a lakeside city near Downtown Peoria with many comforts of its own. This Tazewell County community is in rapid development – it just introduced a new city hall. Residents living in East Peoria enjoy their direct access to Interstate 74 and the local zoo (it’s on the other side of the lake!).

Home to a major heavy-equipment company, East Peoria is full of life…academia life and nightlife to be exact. You’ll find Illinois Central College as well as Par-A-Dice Casino in East Peoria. Fon Du Lac Farm Park is a fun living-history 1920s farmhouse that features live animals and a red barn for activities. The farm is in walking distance of Neumann Park’s playground. When you rent an apartment here, you’ll be just a short drive from Bradley University and East Peoria Riverfront Park.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in East Peoria, IL is $576 for one bedroom, and $800 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Peoria has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$576/month
530 Sq Ft
House
$661/month
468 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

P L Bolin Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

135 Students

5
out of 10

Riverview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

237 Students

4
out of 10

Robein Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

159 Students

4
out of 10

Lincoln Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

140 Students

4
out of 10

Glendale Elementary School

Public

Grades PK & 3-5

153 Students

3
out of 10

Central Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

462 Students

5
out of 10

Riverview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

237 Students

4
out of 10

Robein Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

159 Students

4
out of 10

East Peoria High School

Public

Grades 9-12

947 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Peoria Riverfront Museum
  • Luthy Memorial Botanical Garden
  • Peoria Zoo
  • Forest Park Nature Center

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • General Downing - Peoria International

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