City profile
East Moline, IL
Rock Island County · Population 20,904
East Moline is a town in Rock Island County, IL with about 20,904 residents and a typical home value near $135,000. It is 10 miles from Davenport, IA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
22°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
195
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$134,600
Typical monthly housing
$963
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
77
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Strong wind, Heat wave
Nearest major airport
132 mi to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 54% Democratic / 44% Republican
Community
Population
20,904
Black population
21.0%
County
Rock Island County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 20,904 residents
- Typical home value about $135,000
- 10 miles from Davenport, IA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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