Living in Rockford, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockford · Census data 2020–2024
Rockford has 839 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $65,428 (13% lower than the Iowa median), the median home value is $94,600, the median rent is $831/month.
Rockford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rockford at a glance
- Population
- 839
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $65,428State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $94,600State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $831/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 78.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rockford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
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 $94,600, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $831 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,028 a month in housing costs.
Rockford median household income
The median household income in Rockford is $65,428 and the income per person is $37,058. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Rockford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 393
- Owner-occupied
- 78.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.7%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.43
Rockford demographics
- Population
- 839
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 345
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockford ›
Education in Rockford
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Rockford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Rockford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 839 | $65,428 | $94,600 | $831 |
| Rudd | 481 | $75,833 | $111,600 | $859 |
| Nora Springs | 1,363 | $78,594 | $134,500 | $669 |
| Marble Rock | 191 | $65,625 | $76,000 | $822 |
| Floyd | 315 | $63,393 | $107,700 | $700 |
| Rock Falls | 119 | $71,042 | $156,300 | — |
| Greene | 1,339 | $56,335 | $120,700 | $1,054 |
| Rockwell | 986 | $60,982 | $163,300 | $575 |
| Charles City | 7,232 | $59,180 | $115,400 | $735 |
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What is the median household income in Rockford, IA?
The median household income in Rockford is $65,428, 13% lower than the Iowa median of $75,059 (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 $94,600, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Rockford?
The median gross rent in Rockford is $831 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Rockford, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Iowa median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
What is the median age in Rockford?
The median age in Rockford is 41.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Rockford?
The average commute to work in Rockford is 23 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockford?
The unemployment rate in Rockford is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockford?
18.4% 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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