Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Rock Island

Affordability

Rock Island has a median monthly rent of $842 and a median household income of $59,041, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 35% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a mix of owners and renters in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Rock Island Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 544 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Rock Island mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Rock Island

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Rock Island rates 44 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 35 (Some Transit) for transit, and 42 for bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the 6 HUD-assisted properties in the city.

Schools

Rock Island is served by 13 public schools across 1 district -- including 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Rock Island is $59,041 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The median market rent is $842 per month, also from the Census ACS 5-Year.

Affordable and income-based housing in Rock Island can help renters spend significantly less than the local market rate. Lease Lantern tracks 6 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 862 units in the city.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 6 affordable housing properties in Rock Island have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.