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Rockford, Illinois · ZIP 61102

Rockford — ZIP 61102

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Rockford (61102) scores 26/100 — Below Average for Rockford. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $125K.

26OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share26%
Property crime share74%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index28/100
Avg reading proficiency6%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index66/100
Typical home value$125K
Median rent$1,406/mo

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

$125K

Median Rent

$1,406/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,077

Violent Crime

195

Property Crime

882

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Winnebago 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
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad06–081,108Not reported
5%
Barbour Two-Way Lang ImmersionKG–08628Not reported
10%
Washington Elementary SchoolKG–05523Not reported
2%
Ellis Elementary SchoolKG–05457Not reported
3%
Julia Lathrop Elem SchoolKG–05357Not reported
3%
Legacy Acad of Excellence CharterKG–08234Not reported
12%

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.

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Demographics

Population

16,620

Median Income

$47K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

38.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61102 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 61102 has a school score of 28/100. 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 61102 is approximately $125K. 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 61102 in Rockford has an overall NeighborScore of 26/100. 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.