At a Glance
Median Income
$63,959
$34,953 per capita
Home Value
$141,900
Zillow: $146,200
Median Rent
$887/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
525/100K
2,345/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Moline Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moline a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moline residents earn a median household income of $63,959 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,953. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% 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 Moline is $141,900 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,200. Median rent is $887/month, with 29.1% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Moline reports 525 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,345/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
29.1% of adults in Moline hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moline has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population42,235
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density2,521/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,959
Per Capita$34,953
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$141,900
Rent$887
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$146,200
Housing Units19,795
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent525/100K
Property2,345/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault374/100K
Burglary456/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation699 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Moline was founded in 1848.
The median home in Moline was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% 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.
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