11 Cheapest Places in Illinois To Buy a Home
8) Moline
Making up one of the five Quad Cities that line the Mississippi River between Iowa and Illinois is Moline. This town is most famous for housing the John Deer Headquarters and is an epicenter for agriculture. Fans also flock to the John Deere Pavilion, which contains the brand’s largest retail store. The median home price is a low $112,800, complimenting the high median household income of roughly $50,000. With numbers like these, residents can enjoy a very comfortable way of life. This is even more so when cost of living is factored in (also below the national average). Summer is Moline is a treat. Enjoy free, live outdoor concerts in the park or take a boat ride on the Mississippi to explore other parts of the city and region. In 2016, downtown Moline underwent a face lift and now boasts many new restaurants, bars, clubs, and shopping facilities.