The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61073 sells for about $322,338, or $140 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.2% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 34 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,441 a month.
ZIP 61073 — Roscoe
The 61073 housing market shows resilience with a high median household income and strong owner-occupancy rates, despite a slight year-over-year dip in median sale prices. Demand remains steady, supported by the area's appeal to commuters and families, while inventory levels remain relatively tight. The market is currently balanced, reflecting broader regional stability in the Rockford metropolitan area.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with higher-than-average household incomes and access to both Rockford and Wisconsin employment centers.
Median prices moved down 5.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
10% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.9% · poverty 4.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61073, Winnebago County IL
The area is served by the Hononegah Community High School District and Roscoe School District, which generally maintain favorable reputations within the northern Illinois region.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional winter weather impacts; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near the Rock River.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Rockford and Beloit employment corridors, with ongoing residential development and infrastructure improvements supporting its status as a growing suburban hub.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Illinois) — Property Tax Assessment (Fair Cash Value): Property is assessed at 33 1/3% of its fair cash value. The tax bill is calculated by multiplying the equalized assessed value (EAV) by the aggregate tax rate of the local taxing districts.
Residents primarily commute via I-90 and I-39, providing direct access to the Rockford employment core and the broader Chicago-Milwaukee industrial corridor.
The area features access to the Rock River for water activities, several local community parks, and proximity to golf courses and shopping centers in the Roscoe and South Beloit vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and families, with limited vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family offerings.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare sectors, with significant employment influence from the nearby Rockford and Beloit industrial bases.
The area is served by major highway corridors including I-90 and I-39, facilitating regional transit and commuting.
Ongoing residential expansion and mixed-use development projects are active in the Roscoe and surrounding northern Winnebago County areas.
The Winnebago County Supervisor of Assessments oversees the appraisal process, ensuring property valuations align with state-mandated assessment levels.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including school districts, community college districts, and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by standard Midwestern hazard profiles, with competitive market availability for residential coverage.
Illinois is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Illinois law requires sellers to provide a Residential Real Property Disclosure Report detailing the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford412 mi
- Volcano Falls Adventure Park4.46.7 mi
- Ninja Kidz Action Park (Previously Flow)4.810.7 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.810.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.210.8 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.79.6 mi
- BMO Center4.511.6 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.511.3 mi
- Coronado Theatre4.811.3 mi
- Rotary Botanical Gardens4.817.4 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.79.6 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.64.5 mi
- Classic Cinemas Beloit XQ4.77.1 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.811.1 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford412 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.811.1 mi
- Historic Attractions4.93.2 mi
- Burpee Museum of Natural History4.711 mi
- Midway Village Museum4.79.5 mi
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House4.88.4 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.64.5 mi
- Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens4.710.3 mi
- Sinnissippi Park4.710.2 mi
- Alpine Hills Adventure Park4.411.3 mi
- Lockwood Park4.710.9 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.511.3 mi
- Aldeen Golf Club4.68.8 mi
- Timber Pointe Golf Club4.511.3 mi
- Swanhills Golf Course4.48.5 mi
- Ledges Golf Course4.41.7 mi
- Rockford Country Club4.49.1 mi
- CherryVale Mall412 mi
- Meijer4.38.7 mi
- Meijer4.33.7 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.110.3 mi
- Schnucks Roscoe4.31.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational opportunities including boating and fishing.
Local community parks offering trails and sports facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.