- Public SchoolsB-
- Crime & SafetyC-
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA-
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA
- JobsC
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingB+
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$94,200
National
$178,600Median Rent
$728
National
$928Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$38,716
National
$53,889Children
22%
Rockford Reviews
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Rockford has been my home, for 17 years. This place definitely defines who I am, but not in the negative light that others see about Rockford. People view Rockford as a place of crime, and a city full of danger. Even with these terrible things, Rockford will always be seen as my home. This is where I have meet my best friends, grown up, and made plenty of memories. There are things in Rockford that I would absolutely love to change to make it safer, but for now it's my favorite place to be!
Rockford often gets a bad wrap, but there are several initiatives to make the Downtown Area come alive again, while the neighborhoods surrounding it are already lovely! I have lived here for 13 years, and have enjoyed the close activities as well as the great sense of community.
Rockford is in the process of reshaping itself. The mainstay of Rockford was manufacturing (ever heard of the Sock Monkey??? Originated in Rockford!) and when businesses closed or moved, the situation darkened. A movement is in place now called Transform Rockford, which is a group trying to bring the community back together to work for the rebuilding of a once great city.
Rockford has a beautiful park district with so many great parks where a family can enjoy a sunny day. The Rock River flows through Rockford giving all kinds of boating opportunities -- motor, canoe, kayak, rowing, etc.
Rockford is just an hour from Chicago, so a trip to the big city is easy and affordable. But a real effort is underway to redevelop downtown Rockford.
Rockford has a beautiful park district with so many great parks where a family can enjoy a sunny day. The Rock River flows through Rockford giving all kinds of boating opportunities -- motor, canoe, kayak, rowing, etc.
Rockford is just an hour from Chicago, so a trip to the big city is easy and affordable. But a real effort is underway to redevelop downtown Rockford.