The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 61108 sells for about $201,583, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are up +8.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 24 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,013 a month.
ZIP 61108 — Rockford
The 61108 housing market shows resilience with a median sale price of approximately $201,583 and a year-over-year price increase of 8.9%. Low inventory levels and a median of 24 days on market indicate a competitive environment for buyers, though the market remains balanced compared to more volatile national regions.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and budget-conscious commuters seeking affordable single-family housing options within reach of the Rockford employment core.
Median prices moved up 8.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 24 days on market with 1.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
4% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.3% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 61108, Winnebago County IL
The area is served by the Rockford Public School District 205, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance and district-wide accountability ratings.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events, with flood risk primarily concentrated near local waterways.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader Rockford manufacturing and logistics base, with ongoing efforts to revitalize the urban core and improve regional infrastructure.
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 rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with easy access to I-90 and I-39 providing connections to the broader Rockford employment hub and the Chicago metropolitan area.
The area features access to local parks and green spaces, with proximity to the Rock River and various community shopping centers and dining districts within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand and moderate vacancy pressure, with rents reflecting the broader affordability of the Rockford housing market.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and logistics sectors, with major employers including regional medical centers and industrial manufacturing firms.
The area is served by a network of arterial roads and highways, with limited public transit options primarily provided by the Rockford Mass Transit District.
Development activity is focused on infill residential projects and commercial improvements along major corridors.
The Winnebago County Supervisor of Assessments oversees the valuation of property for tax purposes, utilizing mass appraisal techniques.
Parcels are subject to various taxing bodies, including Rockford Public School District 205, Winnebago County, and local municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns, including wind and hail exposure common to Northern Illinois.
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 Rockford41.2 mi
- Volcano Falls Adventure Park4.44.4 mi
- Ninja Kidz Action Park (Previously Flow)4.83 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park3.81.4 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese4.24.6 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.75.8 mi
- BMO Center4.57.4 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.57 mi
- Coronado Theatre4.87.3 mi
- Byron Dragway4.819.2 mi
- Anderson Japanese Gardens4.75.8 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.66.7 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.87.2 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Rockford41.2 mi
- AMC Rockford 164.20.7 mi
- Discovery Center Museum4.87.2 mi
- Burpee Museum of Natural History4.77.1 mi
- Historic Attractions4.914.2 mi
- Midway Village Museum4.72.2 mi
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House4.84.6 mi
- Rock Cut State Park4.66.7 mi
- Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens4.76.3 mi
- Sinnissippi Park4.75.8 mi
- Baumann Park4.72.1 mi
- Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden4.68.3 mi
- Prairie Street Brewing Co.4.57 mi
- Aldeen Golf Club4.62.8 mi
- Timber Pointe Golf Club4.57.1 mi
- Swanhills Golf Course4.45.1 mi
- Rockford Country Club4.46.5 mi
- Ledges Golf Course4.412.6 mi
- CherryVale Mall41.6 mi
- Meijer4.32.5 mi
- Meijer4.38 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.11.7 mi
- Blain's Farm & Fleet4.44.4 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 fishing and boating.
Various neighborhood parks providing playgrounds and walking trails.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.