Living in Rockford, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockford · Census data 2020–2024
Rockford has 4,597 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $94,162 (6% higher than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $329,200, the median rent is $1,046/month.
Rockford at a glance
- Population
- 4,597
- Median age
- 38.4State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $94,162State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $329,200State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $1,046/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Rockford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Minnesota median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 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 $329,200, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,046 per month, which is 20.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,880 a month in housing costs.
Rockford median household income
The median household income in Rockford is $94,162 and the income per person is $42,996. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Rockford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,789
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.59
Rockford demographics
- Population
- 4,597
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 1,773
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockford ›
Education in Rockford
38.1% of adults 25 and older in Rockford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Rockford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 4,597 | $94,162 | $329,200 | $1,046 |
| Greenfield | 2,894 | $153,750 | $567,700 | — |
| Delano | 6,942 | $109,946 | $375,200 | $964 |
| Independence | 3,694 | $186,597 | $663,400 | $3,469 |
| Loretto | 784 | $114,167 | $361,500 | $630 |
| Hanover | 3,626 | $156,536 | $447,900 | $1,853 |
| Maple Plain | 1,701 | $93,750 | $359,900 | $1,140 |
| St. Michael | 20,010 | $131,274 | $390,100 | $1,483 |
| Corcoran | 7,302 | $133,423 | $569,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rockford, MN?
The median household income in Rockford is $94,162, 6% higher than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (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 $329,200, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Rockford?
The median gross rent in Rockford is $1,046 per month, about 20.4% of household income.
Is Rockford, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Minnesota median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Rockford?
The median age in Rockford is 38.4 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Rockford?
The average commute to work in Rockford is 27 minutes; 12.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockford?
The unemployment rate in Rockford is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockford?
38.1% 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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