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Explore the life in Rockford based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Rockford
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Rockford
3. Crime In Rockford
4. Cost of Living In Rockford
5. Gender In Rockford
6. Household Income For Rockford
7. Education In Rockford
8. Race & Ethnicity In Rockford

Rockford is a city in Illinois state in USA with a population of 147441 residents.. The poverty rate of Rockford is 21.8%, which is 56% higher than national average. The typical household in Rockford earns $44771 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 11 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 55% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Rockford, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Rockford remained 9.6%, which is 104% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Rockford, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Rockford is 86, which is 14% lower than national average. Median home value in Rockford is $95200 , which is 59% lower than national average. While median income in Rockford remained $44771, which is 34% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing50%

Affordability80%

Safety30%

Amenities90%

Diversity95%

Education60%

Commute85%

The overall crime rate in Rockford, Illinois is 83% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Rockford is 274% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Rockford is 45% higher than national average. You have 1 in 70 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 36 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Illinois	1	1	2	2	2
In USA	399	737	530	787	629

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Illinois	1	2	1	1	2
In USA	50	135	149	45	457