Why Live in Southwest Rock Island
Southwest Rock Island features a mix of mid-century and more recently built homes, with ranch-style, raised ranch, Colonial, and split-level designs being prevalent. Most homes come with spacious yards and built-in garages. The Rock Island Conservation Club, a significant local feature, offers 120 acres along the Rock River for camping, canoeing, fishing, and hiking, with three lakes and abundant wildlife, including bald eagles. The Hennepin Canal Park provides a 105-mile state trail and river access for various water activities. Residents have convenient access to essential amenities like a Hy-Vee grocery store, Walgreens pharmacy, hardware store, and a meat market. Local dining options include Hungry Hobo, Luli’s Restaurant and Bar, and Bowlyou’s Ice Cream & Grill. Bally’s Quad Cities casino hotel adds to the neighborhood's entertainment and dining scene. Southwest Rock Island is 7 miles from downtown and 13 miles from Quad Cities International Airport, with easy access to Interstate 280 and local highways. The Rock Island School District No. 41 serves the area, with schools offering diverse programs in music, science, and math.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southwest Rock Island a good place to live?
Southwest Rock Island is a good place to live. Southwest Rock Island is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Southwest Rock Island has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.4 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $76,260 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Southwest Rock Island are home owners, with 23.9% of residents renting and 76.1% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Southwest Rock Island can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Southwest Rock Island neighborhood guide.
Is Southwest Rock Island, IL a safe neighborhood?
Southwest Rock Island, IL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Southwest Rock Island?
The median home price in Southwest Rock Island is $353,995. If you put a 20% down payment of $70,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,830 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $78K a year to afford the median home price in Southwest Rock Island. The average household income in Southwest Rock Island is $76K.
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Home Trends in Southwest Rock Island, IL
On average, homes in Southwest Rock Island, Rock Island sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southwest Rock Island, Rock Island over the last 12 months is $330,000, up 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$330,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$435,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$303,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$595,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$322
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$353,995
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
29%