Rockford, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Floyd County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
833
Population
1,344/sq mi density
$62,759
Median Income
$36,233 per capita
$90,200
Home Value
$213,522 Zillow
$779
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,759 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,200 home value, $779/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$90,200
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
448
Median year built: 1938
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$90,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$213,522
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.1%
Owner-Occupied
22.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$779/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1938
Average age of housing stock: 88 years
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $90,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $213,522 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $779 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 448 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Rent Burden | 27.1% |