The Southwest Rockford housing market is somewhat competitive. The median sale price of a home in Southwest Rockford was $87K last month, up 33.8% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Southwest Rockford is $46, down 38.7% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Southwest Rockford today?
In January 2025, Southwest Rockford home prices were up 33.8% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $87K. On average, homes in Southwest Rockford sell after 30 days on the market compared to 23 days last year. There were 41 homes sold in January this year, down from 42 last year.
All Home Types
Median Sale PriceAll Home Types
Median Sale Price
(All Home Types)
$87,000
+33.8% YoY | Jan 2025
Based on Redfin calculations of home data from MLS and/or public records.
Location
Data
Jan 2025
Growth
% YoY
Southwest Rockford, IL
$87,000
+33.8%
United States
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How hot is the Southwest Rockford housing market?
Southwest Rockford is somewhat competitive. Homes sell in 29 days.
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Calculated over the last 3 months
Some homes get multiple offers.
The average homes sell for about 7% below list price and go pending in around 29 days.
Hot homes
can sell for about 1% above list price and go pending in around 7 days.
Learn about schools in the Southwest Rockford area
Elementary
Middle
High
GreatSchools Rating
6/10
Haskell Academy
Public • K-5
251
Students
2 reviews
5/10
Barbour Two-Way Lang Immersion
Public • K-8
740
Students
2 reviews
3/10
Julia Lathrop Elementary School
Public • K-5
329
Students
3 reviews
3/10
King Elementary School
Public • K-5
476
Students
5 reviews
1/10
Lewis Lemon Elementary School
Public • K-5
306
Students
4 reviews
Only showing 5 of
7 elementary schools.
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Southwest Rockford housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Southwest Rockford.
Flood Factor - Severe
10% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Southwest Rockford has a severe risk of flooding. 540 properties in Southwest Rockford are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 10% of all properties in Southwest Rockford. Flood risk is increasing slower than the national average.
1% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Southwest Rockford has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 101 properties in Southwest Rockford that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 1% of all properties in Southwest Rockford.
100% of properties are at minor
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Southwest Rockford has a Minor Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Southwest Rockford is most at risk from hurricanes. 7,477 properties in Southwest Rockford have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.
95% of properties are at minor
risk of heat over the next 30 years
Heat Factor
Southwest Rockford has a minor risk from heat. This is due to
"feels like" temperatures
increasing, and because 95% of homes in Southwest Rockford have a Minor Heat Factor®.
Southwest Rockford is expected to see a 114% increase in the number of days over 101ºF over the next 30 years. Southwest Rockford is expected to experience 7