At a Glance
Median Income
$66,786
$49,079 per capita
Home Value
$247,700
Zillow: $320,424
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
20.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
737/100K
5,939/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 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
3.3 / 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 $66,786 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,079. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,423 business establishments, including 246 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockford is $247,700 , 12% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,424. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 20.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Rockford reports 737 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,939/100K.
Education
28.3% of adults in Rockford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockford has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population750
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density221/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,786
Per Capita$49,079
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$9,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$247,700
Rent$1,013
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$320,424
Housing Units374
Rent Burden20.5%
Crime
F
Violent737/100K
Property5,939/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,637/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation882 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Rockford was founded in 1970.
The median home in Rockford was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
There are 246 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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