Living in Rock Island (Illinois)
Rock Island (Illinois) is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 38,620 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 4%, #374 of 12,111), low-income households (top 4%, #314 of 9,771), students (top 4%, #70 of 2,119).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Rock Island (Illinois)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- The Mississippi runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater Davenport, 5 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 10 min and sets around 23:36; in late June it sets around 3:40.
How Rock Island (Illinois) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #5,684 of 11,898 | #341 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 63 | #314 of 9,771 | #20 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 54 | #2,250 of 8,006 | #195 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 54 | #2,343 of 6,237 | #169 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,578 of 9,474 | #247 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 54 | #6,140 of 9,474 | #302 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 59 | #5,363 of 10,762 | #216 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | 48 | #3,052 of 4,537 | #178 of 241 | Map |
| Young professional | 51 | #2,916 of 4,444 | #163 of 230 | Map |
| DINKS | 48 | #2,530 of 3,053 | #138 of 161 | Map |
| Remote worker | 68 | #399 of 7,271 | #31 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | 67 | #2,539 of 6,227 | #89 of 314 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #2,026 of 3,933 | #101 of 190 | Map |
| Student | 81 | #70 of 2,119 | #2 of 129 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 65 | #348 of 8,006 | #25 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 62 | #374 of 12,111 | #26 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 49 | #2,468 of 4,114 | #136 of 206 | Map |
| Expat professional | 47 | #4,684 of 7,271 | #247 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 50 | #6,547 of 9,474 | #365 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 44 | #11,363 of 18,063 | #354 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 8 | #13,608 of 16,523 | #375 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 48 | #8,045 of 18,063 | #361 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 61 | #4,734 of 16,523 | #269 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 66 | #3,533 of 21,167 | #184 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 61 | #6,858 of 12,111 | #387 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 48 | #6,499 of 12,111 | #305 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | 59 | #1,062 of 4,750 | #36 of 254 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Davenport (Iowa) 2 km
- Moline 5 km
- Bettendorf 6 km
- Milan (Illinois) 6 km
- East Moline 11 km
- Silvis 14 km
- Eldridge (Iowa) 17 km
- Colona 19 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.