At a Glance
Median Income
$82,228
$44,814 per capita
Home Value
$265,900
Zillow: $350,217
Median Rent
$1,254/mo
22.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
1,923/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
258 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+
3.7 / 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 $82,228 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,814. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,984 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockford is $265,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $350,217. Median rent is $1,254/month, with 22.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Safety & Crime
Rockford reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,923/100K.
Education
41.6% of adults in Rockford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockford has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,521
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,787/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,228
Per Capita$44,814
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$7,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$265,900
Rent$1,254
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$350,217
Housing Units1,810
Rent Burden22.3%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property1,923/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,106/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation964 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.6%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Rockford was founded in 1856.
The median home in Rockford was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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