Living in Rockdale, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockdale · Census data 2020–2024
Rockdale has 2,553 residents with a median age of 27. The median household income is $59,135 (29% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $188,300, the median rent is $1,256/month.
Rockdale at a glance
- Population
- 2,553
- Median age
- 27State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,135State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $188,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,256/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rockdale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rockdale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockdale the median home value is $188,300, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,256 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,792 a month in housing costs.
Rockdale median household income
The median household income in Rockdale is $59,135 and the income per person is $27,329. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rockdale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 951
- Owner-occupied
- 46.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.8%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.88
Rockdale demographics
- Population
- 2,553
- Median age
- 27
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.5%
- Households
- 888
- Foreign-born
- 9.6%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockdale ›
Education in Rockdale
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Rockdale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockdale
- Unemployment rate
- 8.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 5.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 12%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Rockdale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale | 2,553 | $59,135 | $188,300 | $1,256 |
| Joliet | 150,445 | $92,201 | $265,800 | $1,276 |
| Preston Heights | 2,449 | $51,625 | $144,100 | $1,197 |
| Ridgewood | 2,795 | $92,500 | $161,300 | $1,634 |
| Sunnyland | 1,231 | $90,813 | $167,800 | $1,926 |
| Shorewood | 18,343 | $122,105 | $337,800 | $1,479 |
| Ingalls Park | 3,015 | $57,917 | $157,800 | $1,408 |
| Crystal Lawns | 1,766 | $82,033 | $243,200 | — |
| Crest Hill | 20,628 | $73,033 | $232,900 | $1,481 |
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What is the median household income in Rockdale, IL?
The median household income in Rockdale is $59,135, 29% 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 Rockdale?
The median home value in Rockdale is $188,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rockdale?
The median gross rent in Rockdale is $1,256 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Rockdale, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 8.7%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
What is the median age in Rockdale?
The median age in Rockdale is 27 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rockdale?
The average commute to work in Rockdale is 25 minutes; 5.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockdale?
The unemployment rate in Rockdale is 8.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockdale?
13.7% of adults in Rockdale 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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