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Rockford, Iowa

Rockford, Iowa, in Floyd county, is 49 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 131 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 907 people people live in Rockford.

The People and Families of Rockford

In Rockford, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rockford had a median family income of $40,875.

Rockford Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rockford, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Rockford is one place with an advantage over most places in Iowa. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Rockford, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Rockford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rockford Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 19%Rockford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Rockford, IA

Comparing Rockford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens74
Male Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men63
Well-Paid Single Women63
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
Median Family Income53
People Above Poverty52
College Educated Adults53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work87
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times63
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes79
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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