As of 2012, Peoria Metro Area's population is 379,186 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 3.36 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Peoria Metro Area is $119,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.27 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Peoria Metro Area's cost of living is 8.10% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Peoria Metro Area public schools spend $4,342 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 16.9 students per teacher in Peoria Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Peoria Metro Area is 7.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Peoria Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.97 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Peoria Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |