The story of this market
The typical home in Rockford, Illinois sells for about $181,430, or $110 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 11 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,400 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+5.4%
IL · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Rockford, Illinois
Rockford's housing market is currently characterized by high competitiveness and steady price appreciation, with a 6.7% year-over-year increase in median sale prices. The market is driven by its relative affordability and strategic location, which continues to attract interest from buyers seeking alternatives to more expensive metropolitan areas. While inventory remains tight, the city's market performance has been recognized nationally for its resilience and growth.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Rockford yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 8 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 11.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 1.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
7% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 85.69% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford46.6 mi
- Volcano Falls Adventure Park4.47.3 mi
- Flow Supreme Air Sports4.84 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.85.7 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.22.4 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.72.1 mi
- BMO Center4.50.5 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.50.4 mi
- Coronado Theatre4.80.5 mi
- Byron Dragway4.814 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.72.1 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.67.9 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.80.7 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford46.6 mi
- AMC Rockford 164.26.9 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.80.7 mi
- Burpee Museum of Natural History4.70.7 mi
- Historic Attractions4.913.9 mi
- Midway Village Museum4.75.4 mi
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House4.83.9 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.67.9 mi
- Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens4.71.3 mi
- Sinnissippi Park4.71.6 mi
- Baumann Park4.77.2 mi
- Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden4.62 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.50.4 mi
- PrairieView Golf Club4.713.9 mi
- Aldeen Golf Club4.65.4 mi
- Timber Pointe Golf Club4.513.6 mi
- Swanhills Golf Course4.410.8 mi
- Ledges Golf Course4.413.3 mi
- CherryVale Mall45.9 mi
- Meijer4.36 mi
- Meijer4.37.9 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.15.4 mi
- Schnucks Roscoe4.311.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
The Rock River serves as a central natural feature of the city, providing recreational opportunities and scenic value that enhance local property appeal.
The city maintains a network of community parks that provide essential green space and recreational facilities for residents.
The downtown area serves as the city's primary hub for dining, entertainment, and local commerce, acting as a focal point for community activity.
Rockford is well-suited for family buyers and value-conscious investors seeking entry-level housing in a market that offers occasional commuting access to larger hubs like Chicago and Milwaukee. Its affordability makes it an attractive option for those looking to avoid the high costs of major urban centers while maintaining access to regional employment.
The city is situated roughly 90 miles from both Chicago and Milwaukee, providing residents with occasional commuting access to these major metropolitan hubs. Local infrastructure supports regional connectivity, though the city remains distinct from the immediate transit corridors of the larger nearby metros.
The rental market in Rockford has seen significant upward pressure, with median rents climbing by approximately 14.58% year-over-year. Inventory for rentals remains constrained, reflecting a tight market environment for tenants. Investors remain active in the region, drawn by the relative affordability compared to larger nearby metropolitan hubs.
Rockford's economy is anchored by its position as a regional manufacturing and logistics hub, benefiting from its strategic location between major Midwestern cities. The area continues to attract interest due to its affordability and potential for industrial and commercial growth.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
The federal school roster could not be retrieved on the last refresh — no list is shown rather than an unverified one. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.