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Living in
East Moline.
About
Life in East Moline
Life in East Moline centers on affordability and a practical Midwestern pace. The median home value sits around $135,300 with median rent about $870 a month, making it genuinely accessible for people priced out of coastal metros — your paycheck actually goes somewhere here. The community skews slightly older (median age 40) with families mixed in, and you'll notice the Latino community makes up a meaningful part of the neighborhood fabric alongside long-established working families.
East Moline at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
19.8%
Foreign-Born
15.5%
Broadband Internet
91.3%
of households
Population Growth
-4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in East Moline: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In East Moline, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (24.9%), and 10.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.9%
of residents
65 and Older
17.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.8%
of households
Married Couples
36.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.27
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 32% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in East Moline
In East Moline, rent runs 32% below the IL average, and home values are 49% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,576
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $152,309 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above IL average
Unemployment in East Moline
Unemployment in Rock Island County, which includes East Moline, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
East Moline: Rock Island County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rock Island County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What East Moline Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19 min avg
How East Moline residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In East Moline, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Quad City International Airport (MLI)
Regional airport · few flights342k passengers boarded in 2025
- 135 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 23% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in East Moline runs 23% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
253.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,754.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
East Moline Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rock Island County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rock Island County, which includes East Moline, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 28 | Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rock Island County, county-wide
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Rock Island County, which includes East Moline, is typically good — 244 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
244
per year
Moderate Days
119
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Rock Island County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
East Moline has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.5"
Annual Snowfall
36.1"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
126
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 14°F | 1.51" |
| Feb | 35°F | 18°F | 1.64" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.57" |
| Apr | 61°F | 40°F | 3.77" |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 4.81" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 85°F | 66°F | 4.17" |
| Aug | 83°F | 64°F | 4.06" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 3.35" |
| Oct | 64°F | 44°F | 2.60" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.14" |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 1.89" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in East Moline
Uninsured
4.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside East Moline's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-illini
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Silvis
Trinity - Bettendorf
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Bettendorf
Eagle View Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 7.4 mi away · Bettendorf
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in East Moline
East Moline's student/teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near East Moline (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,490 students · in-state tuition $53,346 · 78% graduate · median earnings $67,144 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,916 students · in-state tuition $38,113 · 65% graduate · median earnings $66,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Herbert Hoover National Historic Site, 51 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for East Moline
East Moline has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (51 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
National Historic Site
51 mi awayPublic Libraries in East Moline
East Moline Public Library
745 Sixteenth Avenue, East Moline
Cities Near East Moline
The closest cities within 60 miles
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East Moline FAQ
Is East Moline, Illinois affordable?⌄
East Moline's median rent is $868/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,779/year. Median home value is $134,600.
Is East Moline, Illinois safe?⌄
East Moline's violent crime rate was 253 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1755 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in East Moline, Illinois?⌄
Rock Island County, which includes East Moline, has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in East Moline, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in East Moline is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $868/month and median household income is $61,779/year. The median home value is $134,600. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in East Moline, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in East Moline is 19 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from