Rockford, Illinois
Among the top 17% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 43% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 15% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 83% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 42% of US places
- top 11% for comfortable days
- top 18% for park & nature access
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Rockford is a city in Illinois with about 148,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, park & nature access, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websiterockfordil.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.8 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$51k29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 50% of US places
Home Value$114k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$906better than 51% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 62% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.73%better than 2% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden14.07%better than 21% of US places
Unemployment9.0%better than 16% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.0 in38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall37.1 inbetter than 25% of US places
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 12% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 59% of US places
Comfortable Days102 daysbetter than 89% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk45.5better than 76% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 11% of US places
School Quality72.3better than 68% of US places
Violent Crime3694/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime2647/100kbetter than 10% of US places
Community
Population148,17399th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.533rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5993rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9543rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)51.7%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)21.4%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)19.1%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 79% of US places
Walkability7.7/20better than 70% of US places
Airport Distance62 mibetter than 59% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.4%better than 40% of US places
Amenities Nearby17.68better than 20% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 82% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rockford an affordable place to live?
- Rockford is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 50% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rockford?
- The median home value in Rockford is $114k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rockford?
- Median household income in Rockford is $51k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rockford?
- Median gross rent in Rockford is $906 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rockford safe?
- Rockford is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3694/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 2647/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rockford?
- Rockford averages 73°F in July and 22°F in January, with 38.0 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rockford?
- Public-school quality in Rockford is above average, scoring better than 68% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rockford?
- The average one-way commute in Rockford is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)