Rochelle, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
9,477
Population
689/sq mi density
$63,373
Median Income
$33,577 per capita
$153,000
Home Value
$188,110 Zillow
$962
Median Rent
29.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
243
Violent Crime/100K
1,205 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,373 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$153,000 home value, $962/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
243 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$153,000
46% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$962/mo
17% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.2%
19% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,129
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$153,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$188,110
Median Sale Price
$169,000
Median List Price
$159,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.2%
Owner-Occupied
46.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$962/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
13.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$127
Active Inventory
15
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
53.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $153,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,110 |
| Median Sale Price | $169,000 |
| Median List Price | $159,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $127 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $962 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $127 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,129 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 29.2% |
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