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IL area data

Rockford, IL

Aggregated across 9 ZIP codes in Rockford.

Population: 178,711 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Rockford, IL is $175,611 — up 10.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,550 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,259/month. 46 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$175,611

Typical home value

+10.5%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$175,611
1-year appreciation
+10.5%
3-year appreciation
+35.7%
5-year appreciation
+63.3%
10-year appreciation
+175.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$175,611
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$190,550
Median list price
$192,888
Median price per sqft
$115
1-year sale-price change
+7.7%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
703
For-sale inventory
407
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
275
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
222

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,259/mo
1-year rent change
+7.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$816/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$896/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,172/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,542/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,578/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
46
Elementary schools
28
Middle schools
7
High schools
7
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.5 : 1
Schools include
Lewis Lemon Elementary, Kennedy Middle School, Conklin Elem School, McIntosh Elementary, Auburn High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
817
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
4
Nearest Superfund site
Interstate Pollution Control, Inc. (1.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.8°F
Average high
66.4°F
Average low
53.2°F
Annual precipitation
38.0 in
Annual snowfall
22.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
244
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
169

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,170
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,274

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
80
Nearest airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
13
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, CGH MEDICAL CENTER, FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.2 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
26
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-610 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
51.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$3,263
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
62.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
112,356
Average weekly wage
$1,177
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
309

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RockfordState medianUS median
Typical home value$175,611$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$190,550$212,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,259/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,263$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Rockford, IL?
$175,611.
What is the median sale price in Rockford, IL?
$190,550.
How long do homes take to sell in Rockford, IL?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Rockford, IL?
Typical rent: $1,259/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rockford, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, ice storm, inland flooding, lightning.
Is Rockford, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 817 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Rockford, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rockford, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rockford, IL?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Interstate Pollution Control, Inc., 1.2 mi.
How many schools serve Rockford, IL?
46 schools (28 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Rockford, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Rockford, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Rockford, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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