East Moline is a small city of 20,937 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,032
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Moline stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether East Moline is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Moline city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.3
East Moline's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Moline costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Moline, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$130,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$776
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,032
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
East Moline's violent crime rate is 315.0 per 100,000 residents
— 17% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
315.0 /100k
Property Crime
2355.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Moline is served primarily by East Moline SD 37.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Moline, IL
National Avg
School District
East Moline SD 37
—
Elementary Schools
4
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Moline sees average highs of 30.5°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.1 inches of snow per year.
East Moline's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Moline roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $130,800 and median rent is $776/month.
East Moline's violent crime rate is 315.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2355.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Moline are operated by East Moline SD 37.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Moline, IL has a population of 20,937, a median household income of $60,032, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Moline averages 30.5°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches
with about 36.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Moline, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61244.
The population of East Moline, Illinois is 20,937 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Moline: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $130,800, median household income $60,032, crime index 95 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Moline side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
