Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Rockford, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,773
Population
6,614
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A charming city just minutes from Grand Rapids.
Riverfront
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Outdoor Adventures
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Nature
Sitting along the Rogue River just 14 miles northeast of Grand Rapids, Rockford delivers the best of a walkable downtown while keeping city amenities within reach. The 92-mile White Pine Trail cuts through town, drawing cyclists and joggers, while riverside parks offer fishing spots, ball fields, a dog park, and scenic dam overlooks. Downtown's wide sidewalks and historic storefronts house local boutiques and restaurants, with a Saturday farmers market filling the streets each summer and the Fall Harvest Festival bringing the community together in autumn. The rental market features a mix of townhomes and apartment communities, from one-bedroom options to three-bedroom layouts suited for various lifestyles. Wolverine World Wide, one of the country's most recognized footwear companies, has called Rockford home for over a century, lending the city a rooted identity that few small towns can match. For those seeking a close-knit setting without sacrificing proximity to a major metro, Rockford delivers.
Explore the City
Ride along the Rogue River on the White Pine Trail in Rockford.
The Rockford Brewing Company is situated in a welcoming space along the White Pine Trail.
The bookworms of Rockford hang out at Epilogue Books, an independently owned bookstore.
Rockford is a charming small town 10 miles north of the city of Grand Rapids.
Herman's Boy outside Rockford is a local staple for fresh coffee and a hot meal.
Downtown Rockford is highly walkable, with little shops and boutiques lining the roads.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$98,872
Average: $109,391
Education
2,165
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,789
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rockford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
30%
Other Education
70%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Rockford, MI is $1,756 for one bedroom, $1,828 for two bedrooms, and $2,364 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rockford has increased by 5.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,756/month
865 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockford, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
248 Students
Public
Grades K-5
461 Students
Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
Public
Grades K-5
259 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
904 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
839 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,733 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
45 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
563 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Cannonsburg Ski Area
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Gerald R Ford 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.