Living in Rockford, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockford · Census data 2020–2024
Rockford has 6,218 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $107,121 (47% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $334,400, the median rent is $1,111/month.
Rockford at a glance
- Population
- 6,218
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $107,121State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $334,400State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,111/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.2%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Rockford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
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 $334,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,794 a month in housing costs.
Rockford median household income
The median household income in Rockford is $107,121 and the income per person is $51,817. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Rockford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,629
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.43
Rockford demographics
- Population
- 6,218
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 2,542
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockford ›
Education in Rockford
54.2% of adults 25 and older in Rockford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockford
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Rockford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 6,218 | $107,121 | $334,400 | $1,111 |
| Cedar Springs | 3,670 | $57,979 | $214,000 | $1,086 |
| Northview | 15,268 | $85,403 | $289,300 | $1,247 |
| Sparta | 4,271 | $60,728 | $215,400 | $983 |
| Comstock Park | 10,577 | $59,984 | $235,300 | $1,189 |
| Sand Lake | 484 | $34,286 | $165,600 | $561 |
| Kent City | 1,203 | $76,587 | $167,200 | — |
| Forest Hills | 28,695 | $158,005 | $498,500 | $1,958 |
| Pierson | 119 | $41,875 | $100,000 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Rockford, MI?
The median household income in Rockford is $107,121, 47% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $334,400, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Rockford?
The median gross rent in Rockford is $1,111 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Rockford, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 44% higher than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Rockford?
The median age in Rockford is 38.5 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Rockford?
The average commute to work in Rockford is 25 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockford?
The unemployment rate in Rockford is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockford?
54.2% 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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