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East Moline, IL

East Moline, IL.

Population: 23,308 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Moline, IL is $148,888 — up 7.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $161,000 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,005/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$148,888

Typical home value

+7.1%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$148,888
1-year appreciation
+7.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+49.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$149,032
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$161,000
Median list price
$169,900
Median price per sqft
$131
1-year sale-price change
-14.1%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
67
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,005/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$787/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$852/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,697/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Black Hawk Area Sp Ed District, Rock Island ROE, East Moline SD 37
Schools include
Black Hawk Area Special Ed Ctr, Black Hawk Area DHH Program, ACHIEVE Program, United Twp Area Career Ctr, Glenview Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lawrence Todtz Farm (19 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.5 in
Annual snowfall
28.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
244
Days with Moderate air quality
119
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
35,611
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
33,283

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
McNeal's Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
CGH MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-485 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
54.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,625
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
57,392
Average weekly wage
$1,403
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
187

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

East MolineState medianUS median
Typical home value$148,888$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$161,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,005/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,625$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in East Moline, IL?
$148,888.
What is the median sale price in East Moline, IL?
$161,000.
How long do homes take to sell in East Moline, IL?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in East Moline, IL?
Typical rent: $1,005/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in East Moline, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in East Moline, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East Moline, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Moline, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East Moline, IL?
11 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is East Moline, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in East Moline, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Moline, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for East Moline

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