Housing & Real Estate — Rockford, Illinois
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 68,027 |
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| Occupied | 61,481 |
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| Vacant | 6,546 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 33,093 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 28,388 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $129,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$150,000 |
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| Median Rent | $954/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,330/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 20.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 45.0% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,097 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 4,019 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 6,013 |
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| Built before 1960 | 31,379 |
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| Median Year Built | 1962 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
