Living in Moline, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moline · Census data 2020–2024
Moline has 42,197 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $67,701 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $146,300, the median rent is $900/month.
Moline at a glance
- Population
- 42,197
- Median age
- 38State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,701State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $146,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 67.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Moline a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Moline
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moline the median home value is $146,300, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 28.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,293 a month in housing costs.
Moline median household income
The median household income in Moline is $67,701 and the income per person is $36,476. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Moline: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,523
- Owner-occupied
- 67.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.7%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.29
Moline demographics
- Population
- 42,197
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 18,289
- Foreign-born
- 11.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moline ›
Education in Moline
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Moline have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moline
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Moline vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moline | 42,197 | $67,701 | $146,300 | $900 |
| Riverdale | 396 | $95,000 | $276,300 | $1,600 |
| Coal Valley | 4,229 | $106,850 | $215,700 | — |
| Silvis | 7,955 | $62,375 | $161,600 | $965 |
| Milan | 5,034 | $62,597 | $119,300 | $963 |
| Rock Island | 36,151 | $59,041 | $125,900 | $842 |
| Campbell's Island | 203 | $70,531 | $155,100 | — |
| Carbon Cliff | 2,151 | $55,536 | $134,600 | $1,034 |
| Panorama Park | 145 | $95,625 | $159,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Moline, IL?
The median household income in Moline is $67,701, 19% 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 Moline?
The median home value in Moline is $146,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Moline?
The median gross rent in Moline is $900 per month, about 28.6% of household income.
Is Moline, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Moline?
The median age in Moline is 38 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Moline?
The average commute to work in Moline is 18 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moline?
The unemployment rate in Moline is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moline?
28.8% of adults in 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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