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Rockford
  • Suburb of Grand Rapids, MI
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Grand Rapids

Rockford

#9 in Best Suburbs to Live in Grand Rapids Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Rockford is a suburb of Grand Rapids with a population of 6,131. Rockford is in Kent County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Rockford offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Rockford and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Rockford are highly rated.
    About Rockford...
    Population
    6,131
    Suburb of
    Grand Rapids
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $229,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,005
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      61.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      77.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      15.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      15.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      541.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      15.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Rockford

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,397
    National
    $69,021
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