Rockford, IL

Rockford, Illinois is a vibrant city located in the heart of Winnebago County. Home to the beautiful Sinnissippi Park and Settlers Park, visitors can explore nature at its finest when visiting Rockford. There are also plenty of cultural attractions including museums, galleries, and performance venues such as the Coronado Performing Arts Center. For entertainment, visitors can explore boutique shops and restaurants along with movie theaters and live music clubs. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an exciting night out, Rockford has something for everyone!

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Rockford is 10.1% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Rockford jobs have increased by 2.6%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Rockford's cost of living is 21.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Rockford's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in Rockford, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Winnebago county remained narrowly Democratic, 50.0% to 47.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Rockford's population is 148,942 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 3.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 20.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Rockford is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.5%.

SCHOOLS

Rockford public schools spend $13,132 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.5 students per teacher in Rockford. More Education

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Housing Market in Rockford

It's a good time to buy in Rockford. Home Appreciation is up 8.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Rockford is .

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