Rockford, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wright County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,521 Population 1,787/sq mi density
$82,228 Median Income $44,814 per capita
$265,900 Home Value $356,055 Zillow
$1,254 Median Rent 22.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$82,228 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$265,900 home value, $1,254/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockford, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,228
9% above
$44,814 per capita
Home Value
$265,900
6% below
Zillow: $356,055
Median Rent
$1,254/mo
8% above
22.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
23% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Income
109%
Home Value
94%
Rent
108%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
123%
Unemployment
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockford a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 1.8% (50% 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 $356,055. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population4,521
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,787/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,228
Per Capita$44,814
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$7,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$265,900
Rent$1,254
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$356,055
Housing Units1,810
Rent Burden22.3%

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,106/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.