The Town FilesPeoria, Arizona
City in Maricopa County · population 190,985 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $463,600
- Household income
- $95,815
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 105°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 41.7
Peoria is a city of 190,985 people in Maricopa County, Arizona. The median home is worth $463,600, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 92% of Arizona towns, more of a college town than 88% of Arizona towns.
How Peoria ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Peoria is worth $463,600, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $95,815, which is more affordable than 28% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,843 a month. 76.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Peoria | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $463,600 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,843 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $95,815 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 76.0% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.1% | — |
Who lives in Peoria
| People | Peoria | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.2% | — |
| Work from home | 22.8% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 28.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Peoria
July highs average 104.6°F and January lows 39.2°F. About 9.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 157 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 13 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Peoria since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 5, 1981 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 5, 1981.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on August 15, 2003.
Severe weather in Maricopa County since 1996
Maricopa County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2024 | Fire | FM-5501: Boulder View Fire |
| June 12, 2024 | Fire | FM-5496: Rose Fire |
| June 28, 2023 | Fire | FM-5466: Diamond Fire |
| June 27, 2020 | Fire | FM-5315: Avondale Fire |
| June 23, 2020 | Fire | FM-5314: Aquila Fire |
Jobs and pay in Maricopa County
Maricopa County had 2,280,645 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,840 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Peoria itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Peoria
43 public schools with 30,966 students, about 24.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | 7-12 | 2,562 | 22.3 |
| Centennial High School | 7-12 | 2,002 | 23.6 |
| Sunrise Mountain High School | 7-12 | 1,973 | 21.4 |
| Peoria High School | 7-12 | 1,573 | 22.5 |
| Lake Pleasant Elementary | PK-8 | 1,276 | 22.4 |
| Vistancia Elementary School | PK-8 | 1,108 | 21.3 |
| Sunset Heights Elementary School | PK-8 | 1,019 | 21.2 |
| West Wing School | PK-8 | 1,018 | 19.2 |
| BASIS Peoria (charter) | 5-12 | 1,007 | — |
| Terramar Academy of the Arts | PK-8 | 963 | 17.8 |
| Oakwood Elementary School | PK-8 | 926 | 21.0 |
| Frontier Elementary School | PK-8 | 915 | 17.9 |
Towns near Peoria
- Sun City West, AZ8.4 mi · 25,806 people · home $377,800
- Anthem, AZ11.2 mi · 23,190 people · home $569,900
- Surprise, AZ11.5 mi · 143,148 people · home $435,100
- Sun City, AZ11.9 mi · 39,931 people · home $280,900
- El Mirage, AZ13.6 mi · 35,805 people · home $321,900
- Youngtown, AZ13.9 mi · 7,056 people · home $320,000
- New River, AZ14.4 mi · 17,290 people · home $640,600
- Glendale, AZ18.8 mi · 248,325 people · home $387,500
Peoria questions
Is Peoria, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Peoria scores better for retirees than 33% of Arizona towns and quieter than 11%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Peoria?
The median owner-occupied home in Peoria is valued at $463,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $95,815, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $1,843 a month.
What is the weather like in Peoria?
July highs average 104.6°F and January lows 39.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Peoria get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Peoria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 5, 1981. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)