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Rockford, IL

Candlewick Lake is part of the Rockford area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Rockford
Rockford in Illinois
Illinois in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Rockford area.

21
grocery stores
139
restaurants
25
coffee shops
106
parks
92
playgrounds
6
libraries
9
live theaters
10
museums
12
bookstores
13
gyms
42
bars
16
pharmacies
5
hospitals

None found within 5 miles: movie theaters.

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What rent costs

Of about 41,501 rented homes in the Rockford area, 97% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 51%
$1,000 to $1,499: 36%
$1,500 to $1,999: 9%
$2,000 to $2,499: 2%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

Public schools

11 public school districts in this county, with about 43,310 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Rockford Sd 205 · Rockford
27,442 students · 17.7 students per teacher · 45 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Harlem Ud 122 · Machesney Park
6,178 students · 14 students per teacher · 11 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Hononegah Chd 207 · Rockton
1,891 students · 16.9 students per teacher · 1 school · grades 9 to 12
Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 · Roscoe
1,724 students · 15.4 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 8
Rockton Sd 140 · Rockton
1,602 students · 16.2 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 8

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$224,246
What a typical home sells for across the Rockford area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
24 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,643 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in IL. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$64,363
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
2.48% of home value a year
About $2,480 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.95%
IL's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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