At a Glance
Median Income
$236,339
$69,985 per capita
Home Value
$273,200
Zillow: $227,953
Violent Crime
336/100K
4,992/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.8%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Rockford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rockford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rockford residents earn a median household income of $236,339 , which is 214% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $69,985. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 472 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockford is $273,200 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,953. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Rockford reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,992/100K.
Education
40.8% of adults in Rockford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population761
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density895/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$236,339
Per Capita$69,985
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$960M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$273,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$227,953
Housing Units243
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property4,992/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death12,252/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation617 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.8%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute13 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockford was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.