Living in Moline, Kansas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moline · Census data 2020–2024

Moline has 354 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $52,813 (29% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $34,600, the median rent is $475/month.

Moline is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Moline at a glance

Population
354
Median age
52.5State: 37.4
Median household income
$52,813State: $74,275
Median home value
$34,600State: $217,200
Median rent
$475/moState: $1,060
Homeowners
89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
Average commute
28 min

Is Moline a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 84% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11%.

Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Moline

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moline the median home value is $34,600, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $475 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $690 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Moline$34,600
Kansas$217,200
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Moline$475
Kansas$1,060
United States$1,413

Moline median household income

The median household income in Moline is $52,813 and the income per person is $28,887. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).

Median household income

Moline$52,813
Kansas$74,275
United States$80,734

Housing in Moline: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
182
Owner-occupied
89.1%
Renter-occupied
10.9%
Vacant
29.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.72

Moline demographics

Population
354
Median age
52.5
Under 18
18.6%
65 and older
22%
Households
129
Foreign-born
2.8%
Veterans
4.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White82.5%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black0%
Asian0.8%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moline ›

Education in Moline

11.4% of adults 25 and older in Moline have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Moline11.4%
Kansas35.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Moline

Unemployment rate
2.6%State: 3.9%
Average commute
28 minState: 20 min
Work from home
19%
Drive alone
75.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90.7%

Moline vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Moline354$52,813$34,600$475
Elk Falls126$52,321$48,300—
Howard516$65,625$52,600$514
Grenola142$56,786$44,700$943
Longton302$40,250$38,400—
Sedan1,050$46,827$41,200$775
Severy175$29,946$29,700—
Cedar Vale529$44,816$36,400$571
Elk City245$46,250$27,500$929

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Living in Moline: FAQ

What is the median household income in Moline, KS?

The median household income in Moline is $52,813, 29% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $34,600, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.

How much is rent in Moline?

The median gross rent in Moline is $475 per month, about 32.5% of household income.

Is Moline, KS a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 84% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Kansas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.

What is the median age in Moline?

The median age in Moline is 52.5 years (Kansas: 37.4).

How long is the commute in Moline?

The average commute to work in Moline is 28 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Moline?

The unemployment rate in Moline is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Moline?

11.4% 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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