At a Glance
Median Income
$63,328
$28,863 per capita
Home Value
$135,300
Zillow: $145,535
Median Rent
$826/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
370/100K
2,063/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How East Moline Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Moline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Moline a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Moline residents earn a median household income of $63,328 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,863. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Moline is $135,300 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,535. Median rent is $826/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
East Moline reports 370 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,063/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.0% of adults in East Moline hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Moline has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population20,837
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,427/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,328
Per Capita$28,863
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$135,300
Rent$826
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$145,535
Housing Units9,036
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent370/100K
Property2,063/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault257/100K
Burglary342/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation578 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
East Moline was founded in 1903.
The median home in East Moline was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.