Tazewell County, Illinois
East Peoria Real Estate and Local Guide
East Peoria is a Tazewell County city on the east bank of the Illinois River, home to major Caterpillar Inc. manufacturing and known regionally for its Festival of Lights. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know East Peoria best.
About the area
Living in East Peoria, IL
East Peoria won the Heavyweights Champion title on ABC's The Great Christmas Light Fight in 2020.
The housing market
Homes in East Peoria
- About 76% of housing units are owner-occupied across the city's neighborhoods.
- Roughly 82% of the housing stock is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $160,800, higher than the smaller rural towns nearby.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes East Peoria home
East Peoria Festival of Lights
Annual holiday light display and Parade of Lights running late November into January
Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino
Riverboat casino and hotel on the Illinois River
Fon du Lac Farm Park
Living-history farm park depicting 1920s central Illinois farm life within Neumann Park
Fon du Lac Park District
Local park district with picnic areas, playgrounds, and bike trails in East Peoria
Carl Spindler Marina and Campground
Marina and campground overlooking the Illinois River
Neighborhoods
East Peoria areas to know
Levee District
Downtown mixed-use commercial area with restaurants and shopping along the river
Robein
Named neighborhood within East Peoria
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.