In Rock Island, Illinois, the median home price is $160,485, compared with the Illinois median of $298,585; median household income is $67,159; the population is 142,757; schools rate 3.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 409.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rock Island at a glance
Population
142,757
Median Household Income
$67,159
Typical Home Value
$160,485
School District Rating
3.0
Violent Crime Rate
409.9
Avg Commute Time
19.7
About Rock Island
Rock Island has a population of 142,757. The median home value is $160,485, 46% 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.
County rankings in Illinois
Every county in Illinois, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
- 01Cheapest home pricesCheapest Counties to Buy a House in Illinois
- 02Lowest monthly housing paymentCounties With the Lowest Monthly Housing Payment in Illinois
- 03Lowest property taxLowest Property Taxes in Illinois by County
- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Illinois
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Illinois
- 06Lowest natural disaster riskLowest Natural Disaster Risk Counties in Illinois
- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Illinois
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Illinois
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Illinois
- 10Best school ratingsIllinois School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Illinois
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Illinois
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Illinois
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 $160,485. 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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