Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
Loves Park, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,139
Population
23,161
Renter Mix
33% Rent
Experience the friendly atmosphere of “The City with a Heart”
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Loves Park is a suburban city located on the northeast corner of Rockford, bookended by the Rock River on the west side and Interstate 90 on the east side. While the landscape of the city is mainly filled by residential neighborhoods, 2nd Avenue forms the backbone of a thriving commercial district near the river, home to numerous restaurants, specialty shops, and small retail centers.
Residents enjoy a wide selection of beautiful public parks, from the scenic Shorewood Park on the riverbank to the massive Rock Cut State Park, which dominates the eastern half of the city. The local rental market features a broad selection of apartments, condos, and single-family homes, with great options available for any lifestyle or budget.
Explore the City
Shorewood Park in Loves Park offers bike trails with newly paved paths for the community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,125
Average: $80,325
Education
5,246
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,164
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Loves Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Loves Park, IL is $1,138 for one bedroom, $1,330 for two bedrooms, and $1,304 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Loves Park has increased by 14.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,138/month
858 Sq Ft
House
$2,138/month
1,523 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Loves Park, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
313 Students
Public
Grades K-5
277 Students
Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
Public
Grades K-5
260 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,325 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rock Cut State Park
- Midway Village Museum
- Headquarters Preserve
- Kieselburg Preserve
- Anderson Japanese Gardens
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Chicago/Rockford International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.