Grow in the
Quad Cities

Thriving in the Heartland

The Quad Cities stands at the heart of the nation geographically and demographically. It’s a large metropolitan area with a small-town feel, and a thriving hub of commerce on the Mississippi River anchored by the 5 cities of Bettendorf and Davenport, Iowa, and East Moline, Moline and Rock Island, Illinois. The Quad Cities is a growing group of communities in a six-county bi-state region, with over 41 million people within a 300 mile radius and ready access to major markets like Chicago, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Omaha, Minneapolis-St. Paul  and St. Louis. We’re in the heart of the heartland. Your business will have room to grow in the QC. 

6-County Area Population
470,330
(ACS 5-year estimate 2020-2024)
GDP
$34.7 billion
(BEA 2024)
Cost of Living
10%
below national average (C2ER 2025)

Development Opportunities in the QC

Whatever your business needs, the Quad Cities features a variety of property options for development. Take a look at your new location now.
Mixed-Use Development Opportunities
Blackhawk Properties | Muscatine, IA
Russell Industrial Park | Davenport, IA
Ryan Land | Davenport, IA
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Key Priorities Powering the Future of the QC

From tech to agriculture to manufacturing and more, the Quad Cities is booming with a wide range of industries. Discover more about the growing sectors and how you can fit into our thriving economy.

Essential Insights for Business, Talent & Growth

Demographics
Key population statistics that help illustrate the makeup and diversity of our region
Labor Force
Insights into employment, labor participation, occupations and industry composition
Employers
The largest employers in the area that contribute significantly to the local economy and workforce
Metro Comparison
See how the region compares to peer metropolitan areas in population, workforce, income and economic performance
News
Electro Freeze announces relocation to support growing customer demand
12/22/2025
Electro Freeze announces relocation to support growing customer demand
Arconic celebrates $57.5M project
09/25/2025
Arconic celebrates $57.5M project
Davenport welcomes new Amazon Last-Mile Facility as company expands in the QC
05/20/2025
Davenport welcomes new Amazon Last-Mile Facility as company expands in the QC
Ranews Companies expands in QC, $33.7M impact
06/18/2024
Ranews Companies expands in QC, $33.7M impact