Living in Rochelle, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rochelle · Census data 2020–2024
Rochelle has 9,529 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $66,307 (20% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $164,300, the median rent is $985/month.
Rochelle at a glance
- Population
- 9,529
- Median age
- 36State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,307State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $164,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $985/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 53.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Rochelle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rochelle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rochelle the median home value is $164,300, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $985 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,345 a month in housing costs.
Rochelle median household income
The median household income in Rochelle is $66,307 and the income per person is $32,749. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rochelle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,947
- Owner-occupied
- 53.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.9%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.50
Rochelle demographics
- Population
- 9,529
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 3,759
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rochelle ›
Education in Rochelle
18.6% of adults 25 and older in Rochelle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rochelle
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Rochelle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle | 9,529 | $66,307 | $164,300 | $985 |
| Hillcrest | 1,824 | $80,568 | $164,200 | $1,295 |
| Creston | 550 | $66,667 | $167,400 | $988 |
| Steward | 271 | $102,500 | $148,000 | $1,375 |
| Kings | 332 | $68,750 | $176,400 | $1,075 |
| Ashton | 935 | $62,778 | $114,200 | $898 |
| Malta | 1,274 | $80,625 | $180,300 | $1,063 |
| Holcomb | 152 | $68,125 | $130,600 | $850 |
| Lee | 320 | $82,000 | $150,500 | $1,188 |
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What is the median household income in Rochelle, IL?
The median household income in Rochelle is $66,307, 20% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rochelle?
The median home value in Rochelle is $164,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rochelle?
The median gross rent in Rochelle is $985 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Rochelle, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Rochelle?
The median age in Rochelle is 36 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rochelle?
The average commute to work in Rochelle is 22 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rochelle?
The unemployment rate in Rochelle is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rochelle?
18.6% of adults in Rochelle 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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