Rockford Metro Area, IL

Living in the Rockford Metro Area

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 16
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Commute 64
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 22
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Airports 68
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 63
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Schools 15
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Residents

338k Population -9.2k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black11%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$6.8k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$125k Median Home Value -$9.7k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$646 Median Monthly Rent +$98 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas84%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Rockford Metro Area

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in the Rockford Metro Area

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 10
Feb 25 1 8
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 38 3 1
Dec 25 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Rockford Metro Area

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado14
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rockford Metro Area, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rockford Metro Area, IL

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St Bridget School
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Rockford Metro Area, IL

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Rockford University
4 miles, S
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Beloit College
12 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rockford Metro Area, IL

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Beloit Health System
15 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Rockford Metro Area, IL

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