Rockford, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
147,649
Population
2,261/sq mi density
$53,328
Median Income
$30,409 per capita
$120,900
Home Value
$186,897 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
1,083
Violent Crime/100K
2,563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$53,328 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,900 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,083 violent crimes/100K (185% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$120,900
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$954/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
67,890
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$120,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$186,897
Redfin Median Sale
$160,000
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median List Price
$169,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.8%
Owner-Occupied
46.2%
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:
$954/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,151/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$160,000
Median Days on Market
25 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
101
Price Drops
23.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$107
Active Inventory
166
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
53.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $120,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $186,897 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $160,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $160,000 |
| Median List Price | $169,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $107 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $954 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,151 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.5% |
| Homes Sold | 101 |
| Active Inventory | 166 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $107 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 53.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 67,890 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 31.6% |