Question 1

Is Logan Square, IL or Peoria, IL cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Peoria, IL is cheaper. The median home price in Logan Square, IL is approximately $538,100 and in Peoria, IL it is approximately $235,500 — a difference of $302,600.

Question 2

Is Logan Square, IL or Peoria, IL safer?

Accepted Answer

Peoria, IL scores higher on safety. Logan Square, IL has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High. Peoria, IL has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Logan Square, IL or Peoria, IL more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Logan Square, IL is more walkable. Logan Square, IL has a Walk Score of 79/100 and Peoria, IL has a Walk Score of 15/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Logan Square, IL or Peoria, IL?

Accepted Answer

Logan Square, IL has higher-rated schools. Logan Square, IL has a school rating of 6.9/10 and Peoria, IL has a rating of 6.8/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Logan Square, IL or Peoria, IL?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Logan Square, IL	Peoria, IL
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Hard pass
Median Price	$538K	$236K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$826 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$98K ✓ Higher income	$20K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	79/100 ✓ More walkable	15/100
Transit Score	52/100 ✓ Better transit	10/100
Bike Score	51/100 ✓ More bikeable	18/100
Commute	13 min ✓ Shorter commute	197 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools	6.8/10
Best for	young professionalsfoodiesnightlife lovers	low‑income rentersretireesstudents

Logan Square, IL vs Peoria, IL

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