Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Rockford is a small city in Michigan with a population of 6,162. Residents earn $100,156 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rockford receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Rockford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rockford is $100,156, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Rockford among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.8% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Rockford is $294,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rockford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,230 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 46.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Rockford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 48.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,156 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,251 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $88,553 |
| Unemployment | 6.8% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.2% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 17,705 |
| County GDP | $60,316M |
| Restaurants | 1,419 |
| Healthcare | 1,927 |
| Retail | 2,160 |
| Manufacturing | 1,097 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,376 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.50% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Census Median | $294,800 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $438,722 |
| Median List Price | $430,000 |
| Median List Price | $430,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $205 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 62.5% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,088 |
| 6% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,376 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.50% |
| Obesity | 33.4% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 30.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,630/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,927 |
| Total Violent | 116.4/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 99.7/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 16.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,230.1/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 83.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,113.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.2/100K |
| Arson | 16.6/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 717 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,914/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1370°N, 85.5545°W |
| County FIPS | 26081 |
Winner: Democrat by 5.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 46.9% |
| 39% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,914/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 31 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,927 |
| Restaurants | 1,419 |
| Retail Stores | 2,160 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |