Rockford, Illinois · ZIP 61109

Rockford — ZIP 61109

Rockford (61109) scores 30/100 — Below Average for Rockford. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $198K.

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 index35/100

Avg reading proficiency16%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100

Typical home value$198K

Median rent$1,086/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

$198K

Median Rent

$1,086/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 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
Jefferson High School	09–12	2,173	Not reported	6%
Cherry Valley Elementary School	KG–05	676	Not reported	24%
Swan Hillman Elem School	KG–05	581	Not reported	19%
Riverdahl Elem School	KG–05	535	Not reported	7%
Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	530	Not reported	Not reported
Arthur Froberg Elem School	KG–05	426	Not reported	22%

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

26,714

Median Income

$63K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

36.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 61109 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 61109 has a school score of 35/100. 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 61109 is approximately $198K. 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 61109 in Rockford has an overall NeighborScore of 30/100. 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.