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Best Places to Live in Rock Island, Illinois

Ranked #64 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #150 2005 Best Places to Live
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Population:37,989
Pop. Change:-4%
State: Illinois
Metro Area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
County: Rock Island County
City:Rock Island
Zip Code:61201, 61204, ... 2 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Rock_Island, Illinois

As of 2011, Rock Island's population is 37,989 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -4.37 percent.

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The median home cost in Rock Island is $94,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.96 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Rock Island's cost of living is 14.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Rock Island public schools spend $5,461 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 19 students per teacher in Rock Island.

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The unemployment rate in Rock Island is 8.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Rock Island jobs have Decreased by 1.29 percent.

Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Rock Island's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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