Rock Island, IL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Rock Island's Demographic Profile

Rock Island has 15,125 households and a median income of $51,176, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 37,191
# Households 15,125
Median age 38
Median household income $51,176
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 5,817
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rock Island $119 13,377 SF 10.03%
Moline $118 11,620 SF 10.03%
Quad Cities $183 35,941 SF 10.03%
Davenport $159 59,648 SF 8.55%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rock Island $108 17,667 SF 7.25%
Quad Cities $70 67,378 SF 7.25%
Davenport $91 111,173 SF 6.75%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Rock Island $123 7,493 SF
Moline $133 16,319 SF
Milan $145 4,909 SF
Quad Cities $281 49,815 SF
Davenport $155 188,053 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Rock Island $153 34,849 SF 10.03%
Moline $113 51,561 SF 10.03%
Quad Cities $135 28,090 SF 10.03%
Davenport $98 29,634 SF 8.11%
Bettendorf $142 34,825 SF 10.03%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Rock Island

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

765 Schmidt Rd

Davenport, IA 52802

  • 2.75 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $650,000
For Sale

$1 Auction - REIT Sale | Former CSL Plasma

Rock Island, IL 61201

  • 8,654 SF Retail Building
  • $175,000
For Sale

$1 Auction - REIT Sale | Former Pizza Hut

Rock Island, IL 61201

  • 1,544 SF Retail Building
  • $175,000
For Sale

4529 11th St

Rock Island, IL 61201

  • 816 SF Office Building
  • $119,900
For Sale

Woodland Grove Apartments

Rock Island, IL 61201

  • 42,000 SF Multifamily
  • 8.97% Cap Rate
  • $2,700,000
For Sale

1704 W 2ND ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52802

Davenport, IA 52802

  • 9,900 SF Industrial Building
  • 6.75% Cap Rate
  • $845,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Rock Island pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Rock Island $104 18,229 SF
Moline $106 26,679 SF
Milan $145 4,909 SF
Quad Cities $251 38,423 SF
Davenport $106 55,993 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Rock Island

For Sale

400 River

Davenport, IA 52801

  • 51,046 SF Multifamily
  • 6.14% Cap Rate
  • $11,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Rock Island alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Rock Island or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Rock Island 37,191 15,125 38 $51,176 2 5,817 -1%
Moline 41,504 17,910 40 $58,975 2 6,734 -3%
Milan 4,782 2,259 44 $49,924 2 815 -2%
Quad Cities 376,421 155,917 41 $63,189 2 49,754 -2%
Davenport 100,965 42,439 39 $56,041 2 17,546 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Rock Island, IL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Rock Island

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Is Rock Island a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Rock Island offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Rock Island?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Rock Island. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Rock Island?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Rock Island. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Rock Island compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Rock Island. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Rock Island acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Rock Island, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.