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Rockton, IL Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Caleb Mendoza

Remote worker thinking about Rockton

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 4.6%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Public tr...

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Caleb Mendoza

Rent vs buy in Rockton -what makes sense?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and With a population of 8,238, Rockton is a small town. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Pro...

10 replies 13 upvotes housing
Sofia C.

Housing market in Rockton right now

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Rockton sits at 107.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $864 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough duri...

4 replies 11 upvotes housing
Aaron Parker

Rockton vs San Francisco -which is better?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and With a population of 8,238, Rockton is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Rockton sits at 107.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $864 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 8,238 people. Household incomes average a...

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