Living in Rockford, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockford · Census data 2020–2024
Rockford has 492 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $111,583 (43% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $370,400.
Rockford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rockford at a glance
- Population
- 492
- Median age
- 33.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $111,583State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $370,400State: $418,600
- Homeowners
- 77%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
Is Rockford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 43% higher than the Idaho median; home values 12% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 26.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rockford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockford the median home value is $370,400, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,921 a month in housing costs.
Rockford median household income
The median household income in Rockford is $111,583 and the income per person is $32,031. 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Rockford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 174
- Owner-occupied
- 77%
- Renter-occupied
- 23%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 3.06
Rockford demographics
- Population
- 492
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 37.2%
- 65 and older
- 3.5%
- Households
- 161
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockford ›
Education in Rockford
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Rockford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockford
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 22 min
- Work from home
- 42.4%
- Drive alone
- 57.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Rockford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 492 | $111,583 | $370,400 | — |
| Riverside | 867 | $105,625 | $279,000 | — |
| Moreland | 1,326 | $60,682 | $248,500 | $579 |
| Groveland | 1,422 | $76,094 | $359,600 | $1,195 |
| Blackfoot | 12,782 | $64,032 | $262,500 | $839 |
| Fort Hall | 2,654 | $44,514 | $203,300 | $672 |
| Tyhee | 1,568 | $93,125 | $461,000 | $1,320 |
| Chubbuck | 16,126 | $82,977 | $341,700 | $1,048 |
| Firth | 429 | $56,250 | $235,400 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Rockford, ID?
The median household income in Rockford is $111,583, 43% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rockford?
The median home value in Rockford is $370,400, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
Is Rockford, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 43% higher than the Idaho median; home values 12% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 26.8%.
What is the median age in Rockford?
The median age in Rockford is 33.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
What is the unemployment rate in Rockford?
The unemployment rate in Rockford is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockford?
31.7% of adults in Rockford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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