Peoria, IL metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IL · score computed September 2026
What is Peoria, IL metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 278,335–19,798,537) · comparable within its band
Where is Peoria, IL metro area in its market cycle?
Peoria, IL metro area is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Peoria, IL metro area?
Our model forecasts Peoria, IL metro area’s home prices to rise about 1.9% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Peoria, IL metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $199K | ▲ +10% |
| Median Days on Market | 37 days | ▼ -5.1% |
| Months of Supply | 1.6 | ▲ +6.7% |
| Homes for Sale | 837 | ▲ +11.8% |
| Homes Sold | 546 | ▲ +5.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $111 | ▲ +1.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria, IL metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Peoria, IL metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Peoria, IL metro area?
The median sale price in Peoria, IL metro area is $199K, having risen 10% over the past year.
How affordable is Peoria, IL metro area?
Peoria, IL metro area scores 93 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Peoria, IL metro area's Alpha Score?
Peoria, IL metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (93/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Peoria, IL metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.