Housing data for South Rock Island Township, IL
South Rock Island Township, IL has an estimated 18,160 residents and 9,033 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Rock Island County.
27.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $834 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+2.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 18,160 (±34)
- Housing units
- 9,033 (±325)
- Households that rent
- 27.3%
- Median gross rent
- $834
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +2.1%
What stands out in South Rock Island Township
Rental vacancy rate: 2.6% (±2.5 points) in South Rock Island Township, lower than in Rock Island County (6.4%).
Homes built before 1980: 87.5% (±6.4 points) in South Rock Island Township, higher than in Rock Island County (76.2%).
Housing in South Rock Island Township at a glance
- Median rent: $834 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $894 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 39.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 27.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $69,711 median household income
- Home values: $139,000 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,317 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $3,335 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 16.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 49.8% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 87.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 2.6% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 80.3% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 20.1 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +2.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 22.3% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.3% of homes have more than 1 person per room
South Rock Island Township against Rock Island County, its state and the nation
| South Rock Island Township | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 18,160 (±34) | 142,757 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 9,033 (±325) | 66,759 (±130) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 27.3% (±3.4 points) | 30.3% (±1.2 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $834 (±$28) | $889 (±$21) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $69,711 (±$3,837) | $67,159 (±$1,869) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $139,000 (±$7,724) | $150,400 (±$3,354) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,335 (±$216) | $3,425 (±$79) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 87.5% (±6.4 points) | 76.2% (±2.2 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 20.1 minutes (±1.7) | 19.7 minutes (±0.6) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 90.0% (±2.3 points) | 90.5% (±0.9 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 43.2 years (±1.9) | 40.3 years (±0.3) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
South Rock Island Township covers 6.9 square miles of land, about 2,634 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How South Rock Island Township has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 17,785 (±67) | 18,160 (±34) | +2.1% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 8,838 (±335) | 9,033 (±325) | +2.2% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $747 (±$61) | $834 (±$28) | +11.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $110,300 (±$3,182) | $139,000 (±$7,724) | +26.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $56,641 (±$5,289) | $69,711 (±$3,837) | +23.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,113 (±$29) | $1,317 (±$69) | +18.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,648 (±$108) | $3,335 (±$216) | +25.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 26.6% (±2.7 points) | 27.3% (±3.4 points) | +0.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.7% (±4.0 points) | 2.6% (±2.5 points) | −7.1 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Rock Island County
South Rock Island Township has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Rock Island County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Rock Island County recorded 383 violent and 2,216 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
ZIP codes in South Rock Island Township
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61201 | 39% | 36,766 | $847 | $125,600 | $59,396 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near South Rock Island Township
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island | 1.2 mi | $842 | $125,900 | 35.2% |
| Rock Island Township | 1.7 mi | $860 | $96,500 | 50.8% |
| Milan | 3.3 mi | $963 | $119,300 | 34.0% |
| Blackhawk Township | 3.4 mi | $940 | $138,800 | 24.7% |
| Moline Township | 3.6 mi | $932 | $129,100 | 33.8% |
| Moline | 4.0 mi | $900 | $146,300 | 32.7% |
| Oak Grove | 4.9 mi | $1,036 | $14,200 | 11.6% |
| South Moline Township | 4.9 mi | $885 | $156,600 | 32.2% |
Places in Illinois most like South Rock Island Township
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moline | $900 | $146,300 | $67,701 | 32.7% |
| Aledo | $806 | $147,600 | $72,292 | 30.3% |
| Pekin | $819 | $120,700 | $60,790 | 31.6% |
| Mercer Township | $810 | $147,400 | $71,042 | 30.8% |
| Pekin Township | $785 | $113,800 | $59,074 | 28.8% |
| Moline Township | $932 | $129,100 | $62,396 | 33.8% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Illinois.
HUD Fair Market Rent for South Rock Island Township, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $787 | $852 | $1,056 | $1,396 | $1,697 |
HUD income limits for South Rock Island Township, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,500 | $34,150 | $54,600 |
| 2 people | $23,400 | $39,000 | $62,400 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,900 | $70,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,750 | $78,000 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,650 | $84,250 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,550 | $90,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,450 | $96,750 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,350 | $103,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $97,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about South Rock Island Township
What is the average rent in South Rock Island Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in South Rock Island Township is $834 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in South Rock Island Township?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in South Rock Island Township, IL is $705 (±$199) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in South Rock Island Township rent-burdened?
39.3% of renting households in South Rock Island Township pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in South Rock Island Township?
South Rock Island Township has an estimated 2,393 (±313) renting households, 27.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in South Rock Island Township?
The median household income in South Rock Island Township is $69,711 (±$3,837) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in South Rock Island Township, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $139,000 (±$7,724) for owner-occupied homes in South Rock Island Township (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is South Rock Island Township growing?
In South Rock Island Township, the number of residents went from 17,785 in 2015–2019 to 18,160 in 2020–2024 (+2.1%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in South Rock Island Township?
The ZIP code that covers South Rock Island Township is 61201.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 61201?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 61201 is $847 (±$27) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Rock Island township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Rock Island township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Rock Island township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Rock Island township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Rock Island township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Rock Island township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — South Rock Island township, Rock Island County, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for South Rock Island township, Rock Island County, Illinois (county subdivision:71201, in state:17 county:161).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .