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Overview
Population:349,431
Pop. Change:9%
State: Illinois
Metro Area:Rockford Metro Area
County:Winnebago, Boone, ... 2 more
City:Rockford township, Rockford, ... 40 more
Zip Code:61008, 61107, ... 25 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Rockford's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about the Rockford, Illinois Metro Area

As of 2012, Rockford Metro Area's population is 349,431 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 9.13 percent.

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The median home cost in Rockford Metro Area is $95,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.82 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Rockford Metro Area's cost of living is 10.90% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Rockford Metro Area public schools spend $4,620 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 18.6 students per teacher in Rockford Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Rockford Metro Area is 11.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Rockford Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 1.91 percent.


Ranked #66 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #155 Best Green Cities
Ranked #231 2005 Best Places to Live
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Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Rockford Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes


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