In Rock Island, Illinois, the median home price is $158,070; median household income is $67,159; the population is 142,757; schools rate 2.6 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 346.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rock Island at a glance
Population
142,757
Median Household Income
$67,159
Typical Home Value
$158,070
School District Rating
2.6
Violent Crime Rate
346.5
Avg Commute Time
19.7
About Rock Island
Rock Island has a population of 142,757. The median home value is $158,070, 47% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $67,159 (19% below the Illinois median). The most populated towns are South Moline, Moline, and Hampton.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Rock Island
18 towns, by population.
- South Moline36,127 pop.
- Moline22,570 pop.
- Hampton21,529 pop.
- South Rock Island18,160 pop.
- Rock Island15,831 pop.
- Blackhawk9,430 pop.
- Coal Valley4,433 pop.
- Bowling3,335 pop.
- Andalusia2,318 pop.
- Coe2,023 pop.
- Edgington1,505 pop.
- Port Byron1,303 pop.
- Zuma808 pop.
- Rural778 pop.
- Cordova764 pop.
- Drury739 pop.
- Buffalo Prairie565 pop.
- Canoe Creek539 pop.
Rock Island at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Rock Island?
- Rock Island has a population of 142,757 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Rock Island?
- The median home value in Rock Island is $158,070. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Rock Island?
- Median household income in Rock Island is $67,159 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Rock Island in?
- Rock Island is in Illinois.
- How many towns are in Rock Island?
- Rock Island contains 18 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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