Rochelle, Illinois · ZIP 61068

Rochelle — ZIP 61068

Rochelle (61068) scores 65/100 — Fair for Illinois. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $208K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share25%

Property crime share75%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100

Avg reading proficiency22%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index48/100

Typical home value$208K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$208K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

224

Violent Crime

Property Crime

172

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ogle County, Illinois (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Rochelle Twp High School	09–12	859	Not reported	20%
Lincoln Elem School	PK–01	491	Not reported	Not reported
Rochelle Middle School	06–08	488	Not reported	21%
Central Elem School	02–03	330	Not reported	8%
Tilton Elem School	04–05	288	Not reported	18%
Kings Elementary School	KG–08	81	Not reported	45%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

15,076

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61068 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 61068 has a school score of 49/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 61068 is approximately $208K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 61068 in Rochelle has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.