Rockford
- Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
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Rockford
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
- Rating 4.27 out of 5 79 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade C minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$215,400
National
$229,800Median Rent
$980
National
$1,096Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Rockford Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault46.4national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape123.6national 40.7
- Robbery0national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary108.2national 500.1
- Theft1,066.1national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft15.5national 284
Residents
Working in Rockford
Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$86,694
National
$64,994Top Public Schools Serving Rockford
Top Private Schools Near Rockford
- grade A
Catholic Central High School
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 135 reviews
- grade A minus
West Catholic High School
- Rating 4.2 out of 5 196 reviews
- grade B+
Northpointe Christian School
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 83 reviews
- grade B+
Grand Rapids Seventh-day Adventist Academy
- Rating 3.73 out of 5 22 reviews
- grade B
Algoma Christian School
- Rating 4.27 out of 5 44 reviews
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Rockford, MI is the biggest little town in Michigan. Rockford has a population of nearly 7,000 and is located approximately 10 miles north of Grand rapids, MI. The city is made up of rural, suburban and downtown neighborhoods.
Rockford has a rich history that was first visited and inhabited by Native American tribes, and eventually settled by Smith Lapham in 1843. Lapham came to the area to assist in the completion of a dam and sawmill to support the thriving lumber industry. Wolverine Worldwide has been headquartered in Rockford for over 100 years, now with multiple global operations.
Rockford has one school district and is home of the Rams. Currently, there is one 10-12 grade high school, one grade 9 freshman center, two middle schools, one alternative high school, and seven elementary schools. Several seasonal festivals are hosted in the downtown area throughout the entire year. This has been a great experience visiting Rockford and I would highly recommend the visit to anyone.
Rockford has a rich history that was first visited and inhabited by Native American tribes, and eventually settled by Smith Lapham in 1843. Lapham came to the area to assist in the completion of a dam and sawmill to support the thriving lumber industry. Wolverine Worldwide has been headquartered in Rockford for over 100 years, now with multiple global operations.
Rockford has one school district and is home of the Rams. Currently, there is one 10-12 grade high school, one grade 9 freshman center, two middle schools, one alternative high school, and seven elementary schools. Several seasonal festivals are hosted in the downtown area throughout the entire year. This has been a great experience visiting Rockford and I would highly recommend the visit to anyone.
We moved to Rockford from Boston and while the town is quaint and cute, there is such a lack of diversity here. If you are looking for a small, everyone knows everyone, extremely conservative town, Rockford is the place for you! We are heading back East to give our children a well rounded, diverse life :)
I have lived in rockford my whole life and do not plan on moving ever! I have gained so many great friends at Rockford High School and will carry them with me forever. I have never not felt safe (no locking my car door right when I get in, no being scared walking alone at night). This town has so many kind people that would help out in case of an emergency. It is also so conveniently placed just 20 minutes from downtown GR and only a 40 minute drive to Lake Michigan! I can't forget to mention the unique boutiques located in downtown Rockford that are amazing!