Why Live in College Circle
College Circle in Rock Island is a residential neighborhood surrounding Augustana College, located less than two miles from downtown Rock Island. The area features a mix of historic homes, including wooden cottages, bungalows, American Foursquare homes, and Colonial Revivals, many of which have been converted into duplexes or apartments. The newer College Hill subdivision offers condos and single-family lots. The neighborhood is bordered by commercial districts, with local dining options such as Mulkey’s Restaurant and Radicle Effect Brewerks nearby. For groceries, residents can visit the Hy-Vee Grocery Store half a mile south, and Handy True Value Hardware is located on 30th Street. Webber Park, within the neighborhood, features a playground, basketball court, and picnic spots, while the larger Lincoln Park, just across 38th Street, offers a wedding plaza, shelters, a gazebo, and sports facilities. The Rock Island Arsenal, a major local employer and historic landmark, is visible from the northern edge of the college campus. Public transportation is accessible via MetroLink, with several bus stops along 7th Avenue and 38th Street, and the Quad Cities International Airport is about 7 miles away. The Rock Island-Milan School District No. 41 serves the area. Augustana College, ranked No. 100 among the best liberal arts colleges in the nation by US News and World Report in 2024, is a central feature of the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is College Circle a good place to live?
College Circle is a good place to live. College Circle is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable with some transit options. College Circle is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. College Circle has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 10.8 people per acre and a median age of 25. The average household income is $68,306 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 20.4% of residents. A majority of residents in College Circle are renters, with 54.8% of residents renting and 45.2% of residents owning their home. A
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Is College Circle, IL a safe neighborhood?
College Circle, IL is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in College Circle?
The median home price in College Circle is $435,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $87,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,250 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $96K a year to afford the median home price in College Circle. The average household income in College Circle is $68K.
What are the best public schools in College Circle?
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What are the best private schools in College Circle?
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Home Trends in College Circle, IL
On average, homes in College Circle, Rock Island sell after 1 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in College Circle, Rock Island over the last 12 months is $435,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$435,000
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median List Price
$435,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%