LIVING AND WORKING IN THE QC BY LAUREN HOFFMAN F ind that city feeling on a local level here in the Quad Cities. Family life and leisure living are balanced by this thriving region with its skilled workforce and growing economy. For new and long-standing residents, the QC offers the perfect mix of opportunities, affordability, and balanced living, with a cost of living 10% below the national average. The QC is a place where kindness, innovation, and entrepreneurship come together to create a welcoming space you call home. Here, you can invest, buy, rent, and live by your own means. With a variety of housing from downtown lofts, new constructions, and historic homes, residents can find their perfect fit and within an average 19 minute commute. Rural charm blends with the vibrant urban air turning the QC into a place to call home. International companies, small start-ups, and family businesses are all given an opportunity to flourish within the diverse economy of our region. Connectivity is
beyond comparison with our major highways, railroads, the Mississippi River, and an international airport to ensure seamless access across the world, positioning national and global markets within reach. The QC houses the nation’s largest production workforce cluster. We excel in providing manufacturing, defense, and advanced systems. Our region is home to the agricultural innovation John Deere, paving the way in sustainable farming and for other global trailblazers. Our defense industry runs strong within the Rock Island Arsenal, which hosts more than 70 Department of Defense organizations supported by strong regional manufacturers. Careers grow and industries thrive here in the QC. From skilled trade to healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship, the opportunities are unparalleled. With a strong community spirit and commitment to growth, the QC is invested in your success - welcome to a region that feels like home.
AT A GLANCE A growing region of nearly 500,000 people
LIVING HERE C ost of living below the national average P ower rates are significantly lower than average A ffordable housing options: lofts, historic homes, and new builds in urban, suburban, and rural areas E xcellent K-12 schools, colleges and universities A ward-winning healthcare systems & proximity to a top-tier university research hospital A ward-winning museums and educational centers S cenic parks, outdoor recreation, and hundreds of miles of trails V ibrant arts, culture, theater, sports, and entertainment W ide-ranging dining scene D iverse cultural festivals and events
RANKINGS # 1 Best Cities for Millennials in the Midwest (The Ascent) # 1 Best Minor League Baseball Field (USA Today) # 2 Best City in the Nation for
L aborshed workforce of 564,090 A ir, waterway, rail, and trucking resources provide unsurpassed access to national and international markets without paying major market prices L argest 300-mile market west of Chicago; 37 million people located within a 300-mile radius of the Quad Cities region 5 0 colleges and universities within a 90-mile radius 19-minute average commute time F lexible business assistance programs Located in a Foreign Trade Zone
Couples to Buy a Home in (Mortgage Research Center) # 3 Most Diversified Metro Economy in the U.S. (Livability.com) # 5 Best Affordable Places to Live (U.S. News & World Report) # 5 Most Affordable Small City to Buy a Home (WalletHub) # 5 Best U.S. Cities for First Time Homebuyers (Neighbors Bank) # 43 Best Cities in the Nation to Live (U.S. News & World Report)
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