Rockford, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Rockford, Illinois Summary
Life in Rockford research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rockford over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rockford:
The population in Rockford is 148,942.
The median home value in Rockford is $97,500.
The median income in Rockford is $47,002.
The cost of living in Rockford is 86 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Rockford is $831.
The unemployment rate in Rockford is 9.6%.
The poverty rate in Rockford is 22.0%.
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Rockford, IL Crime Report
Crime in Rockford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rockford. Key points include:
There were 5,964 total crimes in Rockford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockford is 4,065.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockford is 1,430.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockford is 2,635.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rockford is 74.91% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Rockford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockford / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 5,964 | 4,065.2 | 1,985.3 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 2,098 | 1,430.0 | 425.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 16 | 10.9 | 9.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 202 | 137.7 | 97.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1,752 | 1,194.2 | 278.9 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,866 | 2,635.1 | 1,559.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 626 | 426.7 | 246.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,470 | 1,683.6 | 1,143.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 770 | 524.8 | 169.5 | 282.7 |
Rockford, IL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Rockford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rockford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rockford is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rockford is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rockford is $97,500.
The median income in Rockford is $47,002.
Rockford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rockford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rockford | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 58 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 90 | 100 | |
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3 Reviews & Comments About Rockford
/5
HomeSnacks User - 2018-07-23 12:53:19.455771
Rockford is a crime filled, dirty city, with no one really caring you are there or not.
Looks of criminal looking people walking around and it was shady. Bad experience.
HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-10 15:12:10.964344
Rockford is one of the more depressing Illinois bigger cities. There really is a terrible night life, day life - it tries but ultimately fails in bringing in culture from Chicago or even the suburbs.
Be careful crossing the river - it gets a little sketch.
HomeSnacks User -
Rockford was on the news recently as being the #1 highest violent crime in Illinois and #3 in the nation. I live in Rockford, and it is very violent. Recent being May 2016.
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Rockford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rockford
The current population in Rockford is 148,942. The population has decreased -3.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 148,942 | 0.7% |
| 2020 | 147,881 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 148,640 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 149,597 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 150,283 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 151,290 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 152,138 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 152,948 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 153,509 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 154,517 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockford
Rockford is:
52.5% White with 78,264 White residents.
21.0% African American with 31,285 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 71 American Indian residents.
3.5% Asian with 5,280 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 73 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 347 Other residents.
3.7% Two Or More with 5,576 Two Or More residents.
18.8% Hispanic with 28,046 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.5% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 21.0% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.7% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in Rockford
Rockford is 51.1% female with 76,139 female residents.
Rockford is 48.9% male with 72,803 male residents.
| Gender | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockford for adults over 25
6.0% of adults in Rockford completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Rockford completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Rockford completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Rockford completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Rockford completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Rockford completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Rockford completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Rockford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Rockford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rockford, Illinois
9.1% of households in Rockford earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Rockford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.9% of households in Rockford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
12.5% of households in Rockford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in Rockford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.7% of households in Rockford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Rockford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
10.5% of households in Rockford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.0% of households in Rockford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.3% of households in Rockford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rockford | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.1% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.5% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.7% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.5% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.0% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.3% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
