Here's what it costs to live in Rock Island, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, while the typical home is valued around $125,900. Households earn a median of $59,041 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$59,041
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$842
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$125,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
36,151
Latest estimate
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$847
Per month
Avg Home Value
$125,600
Census ACS
January Avg
23°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.2
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
93.0%
What is the cost of living index for Rock Island?
The cost of living index for Rock Island is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Rock Island?
The median gross rent in Rock Island is $842 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Rock Island?
The median household income in Rock Island is $59,041 per year.
What is the median home value in Rock Island?
The median home value in Rock Island is $125,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Rock Island?
Air quality data for Rock Island is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Rock Island?
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
