How much do homeowners pay a month in Rockford, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Rockford, IL pay a median of $1,279 (±$41) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $583 (±$20).
55.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Rockford, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,117 in 2015–2019 to $1,279 in 2020–2024 (+14.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,279 (±$41)
- Without a mortgage
- $583 (±$20)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 55.9%
Monthly owner costs in Rockford
| Rockford | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,279 (±$41) | $1,411 (±$22) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $583 (±$20) | $635 (±$14) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 55.9% (±2.2 points) | 58.4% (±1.4 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,330 (±$123) | $3,930 (±$79) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Rockford, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Winnebago County ($1,411).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Winnebago County, Rockford ranks 21 of 25 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1422 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Rockford have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,117 (±$19) | $1,279 (±$41) | +14.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,928 (±$63) | $3,330 (±$123) | +13.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $91,600 (±$2,377) | $129,000 (±$4,930) | +40.8% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Rockford
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | — | $1,279 (±$41) | — |
| Rockford Township | 0.9 mi | $1,268 (±$40) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Valley | 4.8 mi | $1,784 (±$248) | Higher |
| Cherry Valley Township | 5.5 mi | $1,465 (±$84) | Higher |
| New Milford | 6.3 mi | $1,444 (±$203) | Not measurably different |
| Loves Park | 6.4 mi | $1,247 (±$73) | Not measurably different |
| Machesney Park | 7.7 mi | $1,410 (±$89) | Higher |
| Harlem Township (Winnebago County) | 8.3 mi | $1,446 (±$59) | Higher |
| Winnebago Township | 8.4 mi | $1,759 (±$124) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cherry Valley, IL ($1,784), Cherry Valley Township, IL ($1,465), Machesney Park, IL ($1,410).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Winnebago County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Laona Township | $1,520 (±$532) |
| 16 | Cherry Valley Township | $1,465 (±$84) |
| 17 | Harlem Township (Winnebago County) | $1,446 (±$59) |
| 18 | New Milford | $1,444 (±$203) |
| 19 | Machesney Park | $1,410 (±$89) |
| 20 | Pecatonica | $1,280 (±$139) |
| 21 | Rockford | $1,279 (±$41) |
| 22 | Rockford Township | $1,268 (±$40) |
| 23 | Loves Park | $1,247 (±$73) |
| 24 | Durand | $1,221 (±$110) |
| 25 | Durand Township | $1,210 (±$81) |
Showing 11 of 25 places in Winnebago County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rockford
What is the average mortgage payment in Rockford?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Rockford, IL is $1,279 (±$41) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Rockford?
Owners without a mortgage in Rockford pay a median of $583 (±$20) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Rockford gone up?
In Rockford, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,117 in 2015–2019 to $1,279 in 2020–2024 (+14.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose more slowly than prices: a measurable decrease after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford city, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford city, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Rockford city, Illinois (place:65000, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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