Living in East Moline, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Moline · Census data 2020–2024
East Moline has 20,904 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $61,779 (26% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $134,600, the median rent is $868/month.
East Moline at a glance
- Population
- 20,904
- Median age
- 38.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,779State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $134,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $868/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 64.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is East Moline a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Moline
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Moline the median home value is $134,600, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $868 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,273 a month in housing costs.
East Moline median household income
The median household income in East Moline is $61,779 and the income per person is $29,174. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in East Moline: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,376
- Owner-occupied
- 64.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.6%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.27
East Moline demographics
- Population
- 20,904
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 8,617
- Foreign-born
- 15.5%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Moline ›
Education in East Moline
21.2% of adults 25 and older in East Moline have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Moline
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
East Moline vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Moline | 20,904 | $61,779 | $134,600 | $868 |
| Carbon Cliff | 2,151 | $55,536 | $134,600 | $1,034 |
| Silvis | 7,955 | $62,375 | $161,600 | $965 |
| Campbell's Island | 203 | $70,531 | $155,100 | — |
| Hampton | 1,926 | $90,406 | $184,900 | $941 |
| Cleveland | 208 | $73,750 | $178,800 | — |
| Riverdale | 396 | $95,000 | $276,300 | $1,600 |
| Panorama Park | 145 | $95,625 | $159,600 | — |
| Colona | 5,139 | $79,700 | $147,500 | $838 |
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What is the median household income in East Moline, IL?
The median household income in East Moline is $61,779, 26% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Moline?
The median home value in East Moline is $134,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in East Moline?
The median gross rent in East Moline is $868 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is East Moline, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in East Moline?
The median age in East Moline is 38.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in East Moline?
The average commute to work in East Moline is 19 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Moline?
The unemployment rate in East Moline is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Moline?
21.2% of adults in East Moline have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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