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Rockford
  • City in Illinois
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Rockford

#214 in Best Cities for Young Professionals in America
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      D minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Rockford is a city in Illinois with a population of 148,942. Rockford is in Winnebago County. Living in Rockford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Rockford there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Rockford and residents tend to have moderate political views.
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    Population
    148,942
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $97,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $831
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      46%
    • Own
      54%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,278.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      13.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      97.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      145.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      434.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,728.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      272.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      14%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      31%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Rockford

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $47,002
    National
    $69,021
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