Peoria Heights, Illinois

About Peoria Heights

Peoria Heights, IL is a close-knit town located in central Illinois, home to 5,802 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Peoria Heights is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,330 residents per square mile.

📰 Peoria Heights News Today

• Boot Camp: Metamora grad Jake Smith takes over Peoria Heights program CIProud.com · Aug 18
• The 33 Room named one of USA TODAY'S best bars of 2026 Peoria Journal Star · Jul 28
• Galva vs Peoria Heights Football - Oct 9, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 13
• Peoria Park District unveils all-inclusive playground in Peoria Heights 1470 & 100.3 WMBD · Jul 30
• Peoria Heights Basketball Schedule MaxPreps · Aug 3

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Peoria Heights Unique

• The only place in America named Peoria Heights — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,802.
• Easy reach of Peoria (2 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

📍 Neighborhoods in Peoria Heights

Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Peoria Heights

• Alexander's Steak House — steak house
• Asia Grill — chinese
• Casa Agave — mexican
• Childers Eatery Junction City
• Hacienda el Mirador — mexican
• LaGondola & Leonardo's — sandwich
• A Matter of Taste Kitchen
• Cafe Santa Rosa (café)
• Charlie's at Sunset Cove — american
• Chef Moussa — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Luthy Botanical Gardens greenhouse · Attraction
• Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum · Museum
• Peoria Zoo · Zoo

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Peoria Heights

• Endres Park reviews ★
• Forest Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Luthy Botanical Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Luthy Botanical Gardens greenhouse · Attraction reviews ★
• Spring Creek Preserve · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Bielfeldt Park reviews ★
• Columbia Park reviews ★
• Forest Park Nature Preserve reviews ★
• Forest Park South · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Forest Park South Nature Preserve reviews ★
• Glen Oak Park reviews ★
• Grand View Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Peoria Heights

• Peoria Heights Grade School
• Peoria Heights High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Peoria Heights

🏘️ Nearby Communities