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East Moline, Illinois

Introduction to East Moline, Illinois

East Moline, Illinois, in Rock Island county, is 7 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 146 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 20,333 people live in East Moline.

East Moline History

East Moline grew very slowly in its initial years. It was only from 1900, when Deere & Company built a large factory called Union Malleable Iron Company, that things started taking off. The factory employed hundreds of people and subsequent years saw the entry of manufacturers of many other products. The area prospered economically and its population grew rapidly. It was incorporated as a village in 1903.

East Moline and nearby Attractions

  • Butterworth Park
  • Rock Arsenal Island
  • Col. George Davenport Home
  • Black Hawk State Historic Site
  • Short Hills Country Club
  • Oakwood Country Club

Things To Do In East Moline

East Moline is a popular recreation destination. The city has more than a dozen parks, all of which offer excellent amenities for young and old alike. The parks have fields and courts where one can play a variety of sports. Some of them also have dedicated picnic areas with grills and other facilities. The city has a walking trail running alongside the river. Boating facilities are also available.

East Moline Transportation

The Quad City International Airport is the nearest major airport.

East Moline Higher Education

Lincoln Barber College is the local educational institution. Black Hawk College and Saint Ambrose University are also nearby.

High Points

East Moline strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%East Moline Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%East Moline Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Moline Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of East Moline, IL

Comparing East Moline to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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