Rockford
- City in Illinois
Rockford
- grade B minusOverall Grade
- City in Illinois
- Rating 3.06 out of 5 417 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade C+
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade C+
- Nightlifegrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade B minus
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade C+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A minus
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Median Home Value
$97,500
National
$244,900Median Rent
$831
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Rockford Rankings
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Top Public Schools Serving Rockford
Top Private Schools Near Rockford
- grade A+
Keith Country Day School
- Rating 4.38 out of 5 66 reviews
- grade A minus
Rockford Christian Schools
- Rating 3.81 out of 5 136 reviews
- grade A minus
Rockford Lutheran School
- Rating 3.89 out of 5 132 reviews
- grade A minus
Boylan Catholic High School
- Rating 4.19 out of 5 134 reviews
- grade B
Berean Baptist Christian School
- Rating 4 out of 5 5 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault1,278.2national 282.7
- Murder13.2national 6.1
- Rape97.2national 40.7
- Robbery145.8national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary434.6national 500.1
- Theft1,728.8national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft272.1national 284
Residents
Working in Rockford
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$47,002
National
$69,021Similar Places
Rockford Reviews
Rating 3.06 out of 5 417 reviews
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So far so good! We moved here about 4 years ago and kinda fell in love with Rockford! Its like a mini Chicago but less violent. The downtown was starting to light up right before COVID but it's been pretty quiet since. The community is really active, there are plenty of resources for help, people are really kind here. There are some crime areas but that's EVERYWHERE. Rockford has a beautiful river area(Sinnissippi), great food, entertainment, and community events. What else can I say about Rockford... its a big small city... meaning at time it can feel like a quant small town but other times its a hustle and bustle city. There are some major projects being done right now to upgrade our downtown area as well as our main roads throughout the community. Rockfordians are very vocal and outgoing, friendly! I work for the county here and absolutely love it!
I moved to Rockford about 3 years ago. It has been a good experience. There are lots of events during the summer. My neighborhood is very quiet and there are plenty of opportunities for community engagement and participation. The community is very welcoming and there is a wide variety of activities that are low or no cost. There are also many social service agencies in the area. If help is needed there are so many programs that are readily available to assist both individuals and families. The library system in Rockford is very technology forward and offer a wide variety of print and electronic resources. I have not experienced many negative aspects of the town. I have noticed that Police and Emergency services are slow to respond. That is not necessarily a blemish on the town's reputation, but if you do experience an emergency, you may find the wait time for help is a little unsettling. Ultimately, I have found this town to be a great place to call home for both me and my family.
I’ve lived in Rockford Illinois for 14 years and it is really my hometown at this point. I’ve gone through years where I love it and years where I absolutely cannot wait to leave but usually my opinion on Rockford is “eh, it’s alright”. Right now our mayor has implemented a phases of bringing community together and it’s slow going but man are people taking pride in this place and it’s awesome! If I could change something if would be that Rockford would be a safer place to wander about because there’s so many wonderful places to go but people don’t feel safe and therefore don’t go anywhere.