Peoria

Peoria, Arizona Overview

With a composite score of 56.8/100 and a B+ grade, Peoria ranks #7 of 20 cities in Arizona. Its strongest showing is in Safety (83/100), while Environment (26/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Peoria

Peoria’s median household income of $97,296 is 30% above the Arizona median of $74,568, and its 3.1% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 4.3%.

Safety in Peoria

At 217 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Peoria sits meaningfully below the Arizona average of 430 — a 98% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1336.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Peoria

Peoria has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $429,400. Median monthly rent is $1,743. Renters spend 21.5% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Peoria

The adult obesity rate in Peoria is 29.5% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.5%. Residents average 14.5 poor mental health days per month. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Peoria

Peoria’s high school graduation rate of 95.1% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. With a student-teacher ratio of 23.9:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $10,072. The city has 39 public schools serving 32,601 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Peoria

Summers in Peoria are hot, averaging 92.4°F. Summers average 92.4°F. Winters average 52.8°F. The area is arid, receiving only 12.2 inches of precipitation annually. 17.1% of workers in Peoria work from home, well above the national average.

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