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Rockford, IL
B+
Population: 148,942
Home Price: $97,500
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Overview
Rockford is a midsize city in the state of Illinois with a population of 148,942. Rockford has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
22.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Rockford, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Rockford
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,186
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$47,002
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.6%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Rockford
Illinois
United States
Median Age
37.6
41.5
42.3
Gender
Rockford
Illinois
United States
Male
48.9%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
51.1%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Rockford
Illinois
United States
White
62.8%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
21.7%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
3.6%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
4.1%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.4%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Rockford
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$97,500
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$666
$721
$801
Family Households
35.8%
35.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
35.0%
35.0%
26.2%
Homeowners
53.8%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
46.2%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Rockford
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.2%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.7%
30.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.2%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.4%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.1%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Rockford
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
17.3%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
18.9%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Rockford
Illinois
United States
Murder
9.6
2.2
3.0
Rape
85.8
43.2
38.0
Robbery
193.5
33.2
40.7
Assault
885.3
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Rockford
Illinois
United States
Burglary
686.9
246.4
336.1
Theft
2373.1
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
267.0
122.7
167.1
Arson
48.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Rockford, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
food truck
fine dining
rbsoul rbsoul
hot sauce
chef
wine
beer
mcdonalds
farm fresh
cheese
pizza
mexican
dining
craft beer
togo
meat
dairy
handicrafts
sandwich
chicago sports
video games
womens sports
high school football
sports coverage
fantasy sports
sports entertainment
classic rock
music rbsoul
movies tv
teams
college football
nascar
football
wrestling
pro wrestling
hs football
hockey player
baseball
gaming
digital artist
talented artist
commissions open
visual art
nft
collection
claude monet
museum
photography
fashion
nft project
comic
performing arts
sketching
drawing
filmmaking
library
comics
poster
fashion glamour
spending time
video games
fighting games
movies tv
tabletop games
nascar
nerdy things
gaming
anime
casual gamer
uwec alum
side hustle
side hustles
books
horror movies
ramblings
dd
youtuber
videogame nerd
photography
sports
radio show
sports coverage
sports entertainment
family friendly
tv
classic rock
music rbsoul
music videos
producer
marketing
content manager
corporate
movies tv
digital content
radio host
pro wrestling
gaming
executive producer
public relations
sports
family friendly
winter
space
summer
fine dining
stephenson county
arts
photography
discovery center
dining
snowfree
gardens
hiking
facilities
rec
outfitter
picnic
snowshoe
kayak canoe
home depot
food truck
free shipping
curbside
coffee shop
curbside pickup
department store
cyber monday
gift card
brands
pickup
amazon
record store
aliexpress
local grocery
mcdonalds
womens boutique
shipping
deals
pickup orders
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