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Moline.
About
Life in Moline
Living in Moline means being part of a stable, working-class community built around agricultural machinery and manufacturing—John Deere's presence still shapes the local economy and character. The median household income is around $68,000 with a median home value near $146,000, making housing relatively affordable compared to many Midwestern cities, though you'll want to factor in that I-74 bisects the city. The climate is genuinely cold and snowy—expect about 32 inches of snow annually and temperatures that regularly dip below freezing from October through April, with occasional brutal stretches near zero—so this isn't for people who dislike winter.
Moline at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Foreign-Born
11.1%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Moline: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Moline, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (41.9%), and 11.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.4%
of households
Married Couples
42.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.29
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 29% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Moline
In Moline, rent runs 29% below the IL average, and home values are 44% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,272
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $150,080 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above IL average
Unemployment in Moline
Unemployment in Moline is 0.5 percentage points higher than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Moline Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18 min avg
How Moline residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Moline, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Quad City International Airport (MLI)
Regional airport · few flights342k passengers boarded in 2025
- 139 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% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Moline runs 23% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
406.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,896.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
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 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 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
Climate84°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Moline has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.9"
Annual Snowfall
36.1"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
129
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 1.66" |
| Feb | 37°F | 19°F | 1.83" |
| Mar | 50°F | 30°F | 2.62" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.81" |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 4.67" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 5.01" |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 4.23" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.97" |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.32" |
| Oct | 65°F | 43°F | 2.81" |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.30" |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 2.04" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Moline
Uninsured
7.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Moline's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-illini
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Silvis
Trinity Rock Island
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Rock Island
Genesis Medical Center-davenport
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Davenport
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.
Education16.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Moline
Moline's student/teacher ratio is 16.4:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near 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, 46 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Moline
Moline has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (46 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayPublic Libraries in Moline
Moline Public Library
3210 41st Street, Moline
Cities Near Moline
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Moline?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Moline FAQ
Is Moline, Illinois affordable?⌄
Moline's median rent is $900/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,701/year. Median home value is $146,300.
Is Moline, Illinois safe?⌄
Moline's violent crime rate was 406 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2896 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Moline, Illinois?⌄
Moline has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Moline, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Moline is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $900/month and median household income is $67,701/year. The median home value is $146,300. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Moline, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Moline is 18 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