At a Glance
Median Income
$100,156
$53,251 per capita
Home Value
$294,800
Zillow: $458,379
Median Rent
$1,088/mo
36.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
857/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.9%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
13.0% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $100,156 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,251. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 17,705 business establishments, including 1,419 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockford is $294,800 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $458,379. Median rent is $1,088/month, with 36.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Rockford reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 857/100K.
Education
46.9% of adults in Rockford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockford has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population6,162
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density1,914/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$100,156
Per Capita$53,251
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$60,316M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$294,800
Rent$1,088
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$458,379
Housing Units2,637
Rent Burden36.8%
Crime
F
Violent97/100K
Property857/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,630/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation717 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.9%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+15.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Rockford was built in 1991.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 1,419 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.