Rockford, IL
Population 147,649 · Rockford, IL MSA. Moving to or from Rockford? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
147,649
Cost of living (RPP)
92.154
Annual avg temp
49°F
Typical home
$177,225
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $53,328 |
| Median age | 37.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.9% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $120,900 |
| Median gross rent | $954/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.4 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 92.154 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.378, goods 93.643, services 70.076. Source: BEA, Rockford, IL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
49°F
January low
15°F
July high
84°F
Annual snow
37.1"
Annual precipitation 37.2". Station: ROCKFORD GTR ROCKFORD AP, IL US (4.8 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$177,225
ZHVI YoY
+9.9%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,207/mo
ZORI YoY
+7.3%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Rockford, IL
Total employment (MSA)
138,920
Median wage (annual)
$44,810
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Production Occupations | 17,580 | $41,900 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 16,500 | $41,140 |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 15,320 | $41,130 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 12,130 | $30,050 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 11,300 | $34,130 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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