Moline, Illinois
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 10% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 36% of US places
- top 10% for commute time
- bottom 4% for violent crime
Moline is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 42,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, cost of living, and walkability. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.8 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 78% of US places
Home Value$141k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$883better than 53% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 56% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.36%better than 5% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.15%better than 24% of US places
Unemployment6.7%better than 27% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.9 in41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.1 inbetter than 26% of US places
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 57% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 43% of US places
Comfortable Days82 daysbetter than 50% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk49.0better than 72% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 16% of US places
School Quality58.5better than 50% of US places
Violent Crime2480/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Property Crime2887/100kbetter than 8% of US places
Community
Population42,45297th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.840th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4477th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)67.3%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)9.3%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)17.4%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.3%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 90% of US places
Walkability8.4/20better than 77% of US places
Airport Distance138 mibetter than 21% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.0%better than 64% of US places
Amenities Nearby44.29better than 37% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 32% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Moline an affordable place to live?
- Moline is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 78% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Moline?
- The median home value in Moline is $141k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Moline?
- Median household income in Moline is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Moline?
- Median gross rent in Moline is $883 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Moline safe?
- Moline is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2480/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2887/100k.
- What is the weather like in Moline?
- Moline averages 75°F in July and 23°F in January, with 38.9 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Moline?
- Public-school quality in Moline is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Moline?
- The average one-way commute in Moline is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)