East Peoria, IL vs Montgomery, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
East Peoria
81.3
#46 nationally
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 7.3). East Peoria leads in average commute (19.5 min vs 33.7 min). Montgomery leads in median household income ($105,240 vs $73,720).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Peoria, IL | Montgomery, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.3 (#46) | 75 (#518) |
| Population | 22,012 | 21,955 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,958 | $336,140 |
| Median Household Income | $73,720 | $105,240 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 7.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.7 | D+1.5 |
B-
81.3 Score
East Peoria, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,958
Population
22,012
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
17
Midwest
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C
75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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