239 movers in Peoria
"My complaint is mainly on the driver who transported my car to California and lost the document that showed my car was cleared at the US custom and border. I contacted Phil Mathiesen at Livingston numerous times, this guy was rude, and a big liar...."
"If you want to have the worst moving experience of your life, go with this company. Otherwise, stay away. We were moving from Chicago to NYC with 2 small kids, so I was very thoughtful to choose the right company. The sales person Jennifer Smi..."
"The first time I moved with this company, it was a great move. So I called them again--much to my regret now. Both were local moves with a packing day, a moving day, and an unpacking day. The first time,the same crew came all three days. The sec..."
"Don't use them! Charged an extra hour, added incorrect fees and did not adjust. Also damaged several pieces of furniture. $1,900+ for a local move."
"I had received a quote on a Wednesday to ship a vehicle from UT to OH on that Friday. I booked the transfer and paid the downpayment Wednesday evening. On Thursday morning, I contacted them to get my driver information for the next day's pick up a..."
What to know when moving to Peoria, IL
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Illinois, the property crime rate is 1,549 per 100,000 people, which is slightly higher than the national average of 1,547. Fortunately, property crime has decreased by 16.1% from 2022 to 2025.
- Violent crime: 246 per 100,000 vs. national rate of 325, with a significant drop of 28.7% since 2022.
- Property crime: 1,549 per 100,000, with a 16.1% reduction since 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate has decreased by 52.6% since 2022, now at 4.5 per 100,000.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Illinois).
Schools & Higher Ed
Peoria has access to six postsecondary institutions, with four located in Peoria County. This provides nearby options for higher education.
- Bradley University
- Methodist College
- Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing
- Tricoci University of Beauty Culture-Peoria
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
For outdoor activities, Peoria offers several parks and recreational spaces that are well-rated by visitors.
- Peoria Riverfront Museum - 4.5 stars (1,983 reviews)
- Wildlife Prairie Park - 4.5 stars (1,903 reviews)
- Glen Oak Park - 4.5 stars (1,702 reviews)
- Forest Park Nature Center - 4.8 stars (1,128 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).
Jobs & the Local Economy
The job market in Peoria County shows a labor force of 81,951 with an unemployment rate of 6.1% as of December 2025.
- Unemployment rate: 6.1% (December 2025)
- Employed: 76,986
- Labor force: 81,951
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).