Living in Rockford, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rockford · Census data 2020–2024
Rockford has 1,008 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $57,833 (19% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $135,400, the median rent is $805/month.
Rockford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rockford at a glance
- Population
- 1,008
- Median age
- 38.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $57,833State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $135,400State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $805/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Rockford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Ohio median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Rockford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rockford the median home value is $135,400, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $805 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,039 a month in housing costs.
Rockford median household income
The median household income in Rockford is $57,833 and the income per person is $31,981. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Rockford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 463
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.33
Rockford demographics
- Population
- 1,008
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 418
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rockford ›
Education in Rockford
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Rockford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rockford
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Rockford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 1,008 | $57,833 | $135,400 | $805 |
| Ohio City | 741 | $60,260 | $98,900 | $800 |
| Mendon | 713 | $66,250 | $100,000 | $825 |
| Willshire | 391 | $47,500 | $80,000 | $867 |
| Wren | 206 | $50,625 | $82,500 | — |
| Celina | 10,903 | $62,849 | $164,100 | $760 |
| Venedocia | 143 | $55,385 | $77,500 | $935 |
| Van Wert | 10,790 | $55,113 | $123,900 | $765 |
| Coldwater | 4,191 | $68,009 | $232,200 | $821 |
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What is the median household income in Rockford, OH?
The median household income in Rockford is $57,833, 19% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (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 $135,400, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Rockford?
The median gross rent in Rockford is $805 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Rockford, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Ohio median.
What is the median age in Rockford?
The median age in Rockford is 38.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Rockford?
The average commute to work in Rockford is 21 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rockford?
The unemployment rate in Rockford is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rockford?
21.9% 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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