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Rockford, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Rockford, IL (Winnebago County) — Census median home value $120,900, county listing prices down about 4.5% over the past year. Market data for Rockford houses and the broader area.
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Rockford, IL is in Winnebago County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Rockford and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 147,649, with a median household income of $53,328. Census data puts Rockford houses at a median value of $120,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Winnebago County's current median listing price runs $237,575, down about 4.5% over the past year.
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Market overview
Rockford housing market
Rockford is in Winnebago County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rockford and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$120,900
Population (Census ACS)
147,649
Median household income
$53,328
County price trend (2025)
7.59% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Rockford market snapshot
Population
147,649
County
Winnebago County
Median Household Income
$53,328
Median Home Value (city)
$120,900
Median Listing Price (Winnebago County)
$237,575
Median Gross Rent
$954/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rockford's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $120,900. Separately, Winnebago County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $237,575. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Winnebago County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.59% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Rockford has an estimated population of 147,649 and a median household income of $53,328, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Rockford's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Winnebago County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Rockford.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Cherry Valley (~4.8 mi), New Milford (~6.3 mi), Loves Park (~6.4 mi), Machesney Park (~7.7 mi), Winnebago (~8.7 mi), Belvidere (~9.0 mi), Argyle (~9.2 mi), Timberlane (~11.4 mi), Caledonia (~11.5 mi), Candlewick Lake (~11.7 mi), Roscoe (~11.8 mi), Westlake Village (~12.2 mi), Poplar Grove (~12.9 mi), Rockton (~13.0 mi), Pecatonica (~15.4 mi), South Beloit (~15.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Rockford data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
147,649
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$120,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$53,328
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$954
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.87%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$304,494
Census place type
city
County
Ogle County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
65.31 sq mi
Census GEOID
1765000
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Rockford
Schools
Rockford SD 205 — 45 schools, 27,442 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Winnebago addresses may be served by Rockford SD 205, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Rockford FAQ
What are houses worth in Rockford, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rockford at $120,900. Winnebago County's current median listing price runs $237,575, down about 4.5% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Rockford, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Rockford, Census ACS data shows a median value of $120,900. Active listing prices in Winnebago County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Rockford, IL?
Rockford houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Winnebago County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Rockford, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rockford's population at approximately 147,649.
What's the median rent in Rockford, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rockford at approximately $954 per month.
What is the median household income in Rockford, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rockford at approximately $53,328.
Is the Rockford housing market growing?
Winnebago County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.59% annual change in 2025.
Is Rockford, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Rockford's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Rockford, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Rockford SD 205 for many Rockford addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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