Cost of Living in East Moline, Illinois
East Moline has a population of about 20,904. The median household income is $61,779, median gross rent is $868/month, and the median home value is $134,600. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is East Moline expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in East Moline is 48% below the national median and home values are 64% below the national median. Household income here is 26% below the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 17% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Moline?
The median gross rent in East Moline, Illinois is $868 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in East Moline?
The median owner-occupied home value in East Moline is $134,600 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in East Moline?
The median household income in East Moline is $61,779 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.