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Rockford Metro Area

IL · 29 cities · 285,092 population

285,092 Total Population
29 Cities & Towns
$88,477 Avg Income
$185,817 Avg Home Value
$1,058 Avg Rent
23.5% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Rockford Metro

Rockford, IL

Pop 147,649
Income $53,328
Home $120,900

Belvidere, IL

Pop 24,510
Income $62,462
Home $153,100

Loves Park, IL

Pop 23,185
Income $58,633
Home $144,900

Machesney Park, IL

Pop 22,744
Income $74,244
Home $162,500

Roscoe, IL

Pop 10,881
Income $97,704
Home $215,200

Rockton, IL

Pop 8,238
Income $109,333
Home $222,100

South Beloit, IL

Pop 7,930
Income $81,836
Home $160,800

Genoa, IL

Pop 5,685
Income $79,343
Home $201,600

Candlewick Lake, IL

Pop 5,459
Income $94,820
Home $169,200

Poplar Grove, IL

Pop 4,202
Income $93,409
Home $253,500

Cherry Valley, IL

Pop 3,268
Income $74,766
Home $222,400

Winnebago, IL

Pop 2,896
Income $82,813
Home $180,300

The Rockford metropolitan area is the 156th largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 285,092 spread across 29 cities and towns in IL. Anchored by Rockford, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Rockford metro area earn an average household income of $88,477, while the average home value sits at $185,817. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,058 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's growing workforce.

The Rockford metro reports an average violent crime rate of 268.8 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 1,719.1 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 48.6°F, with cooler temperatures throughout the year. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 6.8%, indicating strong economic conditions.

With 29 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Rockford metro area offers a wide variety of living options. Despite its more compact size, the metro area provides a range of communities with their own unique character and appeal. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature48.6°F
Avg January Temp21.3°F
Avg July Temp73.0°F
Avg Annual Precipitation37.3"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate268.8 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate1719.1 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate4.2%
Avg Poverty Rate6.8%
Avg Median Age40.3

All 29 Cities in Rockford Metro Area

1 Rockford IL 147,649
2 Belvidere IL 24,510
3 Loves Park IL 23,185
4 Machesney Park IL 22,744
5 Roscoe IL 10,881
6 Rockton IL 8,238
7 South Beloit IL 7,930
8 Genoa IL 5,685
9 Candlewick Lake IL 5,459
10 Poplar Grove IL 4,202
11 Cherry Valley IL 3,268
12 Winnebago IL 2,896
13 Lake Summerset IL 2,240
14 Pecatonica IL 2,178
15 Clinton WI 2,034
16 Sharon WI 1,567
17 Kirkland IL 1,497
18 Durand IL 1,485
19 Capron IL 1,328
20 Timberlane IL 1,291
21 Westlake Village IL 1,282
22 New Milford IL 1,183
23 Argyle IL 561
24 Garden Prairie IL 560
25 Monroe Center IL 415
26 Chemung IL 251
27 Caledonia IL 219
28 Lawrence IL 213
29 Shopiere WI 141