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About Rockford
Rockford is a suburb in the Grand Rapids Metropolitan area. It has a population of 6,186 and a population density of 1,918, which is 95% above the national average. It has a median age of 34, which is 2 years below the Grand Rapids Metro median age and 4 years below the national average.
Rockford has a median home value of $316,900, which is 48% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,795 is 52% above the metro average rent and 43% above the national average rent. The average household income in Rockford is $64,920 , which is 6% above the Metro average household income and 3% above the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Rockford is 8. Rockford also has a crime index 40 that is below the Metro average and below the National average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Grand Rapids.
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Rockford has a suburban feeling with mix of residents from different age groups. Rockford also has good mix of residents working in IT Services and Healthcare.
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Demographics
Rockford's population is made up of 61% married, 23% single, 13% divorced and 3% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 36%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 25%. Homeowners make up 75% of the population in Rockford.
- 51% Male
- 49% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Rockford is $39,217. The Median Household Income is $86,694 and the Rockford Unemployment Rate is 8%.
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Rockford crime index is 40 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Rockford.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.