"But will it play in Peoria?" This is a nationally known question posed whenever a new product or idea is about to be introduced. Peoria is identified as being culturally Midwestern and the icon of mainstream America. So, if you value a good work ethic, a healthy environment for family life and a progressive economy, then you should consider buying residential or commercial real estate in beautiful Peoria.
Peoria is also known as
Bartonville,
Bellevue,
East Peoria,
West Peoria.
Peoria Fast Facts
- Population: 112,456
- Median Household Income: $ 40,128
- Median Home Value: $140,200
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- Peoria is located in the Central Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Peoria workers is 17 minutes. Peoria has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Central Illinois Regional Airport and the Greater Peoria Regional Airport.
Peoria Employment
The major employers in the Peoria area include Caterpillar Inc., St. Francis Hospital, Methodist Medical Center, Bradley University, Keystone Steel and Wire Corporation, Proctor Community Hospital, Peoria School District 150, G&D Integrated and AES Great Plains CILCO.
Peoria School Districts
The students of Peoria are served by 68 public schools in 27 school districts as well as 36 private schools. There are also nine colleges and universities in the Peoria area.
Peoria Attractions
- Glen Oak Zoo
- Miller Park Zoo
- Postville Courthouse State Historic Site
- Dickson Mounds Museum
- John C. Flanagan House Museum
- Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
- McLean County Museum of History
- Prairie Aviation Museum
- Hollywood Casino Aurora
- Staerkel Planetarium
Peoria Parks and Recreation
- Glen Oak Zoo
- Miller Park Zoo
- Postville Courthouse State Historic Site
- Dickson Mounds Museum
- John C. Flanagan House Museum
- Lakeview Museum of Arts and Sciences
- McLean County Museum of History
- Prairie Aviation Museum
- Hollywood Casino Aurora
- Staerkel Planetarium