Peoria, Arizona
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Peoria.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Peoria?
Peoria planning snapshot: population 199,924, housing index 135 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $429,400, median rent $1,743, and income near $93,403. Expect 103°F summer highs, 44°F winter lows, and about 28-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 233.1 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 135U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $429,400U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,743U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $93,403U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.7%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 28 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 233.1per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 103°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Peoria compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 199,924City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $93,403Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year19% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 135ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year35% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $429,400City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year42% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,743City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year29% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.7%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 28 min12% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 2838% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 233.1annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)60% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1874.9annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)39% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 103°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 44°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 8.9 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals73% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 330As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals23% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Peoria grew 29.1% from 154,846 in 2010 to 199,924 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Peoria expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Peoria runs 35 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 135 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $429,400 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,743 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Peoria?
Budget first around $1,743/month rent or $429,400 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $429,400
- Median rent $1,743/month
- Median household income $93,403
What is the job market like in Peoria?
Labor-market context for Peoria: unemployment 4.7% and median income $93,403. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.7% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $93,403
How long is the typical commute in Peoria?
Plan on roughly 28 minutes each way in Peoria. Walk Score estimates around 28 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 28 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 28/100
Is Peoria safer than similar U.S. cities?
Peoria's FBI-derived violent rate (~233.1/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 233.1 per 100k
- Property 1874.9 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Peoria?
Peoria's climate profile: 103°F summer peaks, 44°F winter mornings, 8.9" annual rainfall, and 330 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 103°F
- Winter low 44°F
- 8.9 in rain · 330 sunny days
Desert heat and monsoon bursts define the outdoor calendar. Summer highs near 103°F make shade, pools, and strong A/C practical necessities. Average one-way commute time is about 28 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 28/100. Labor-market readings near 4.7% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates around 233.1 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Relocators eyeing Peoria, Arizona will find roughly 199,924 residents within city limits. With median income around $93,403 and a cost index of 135, the market reads above the national housing-cost baseline. Budget for median rents around $1,743 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Peoria is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Peoria with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Peoria city, 1600000US0454050) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Maricopa County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00003184 PHOENIX DEER VALLEY MUNI AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10