Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
Rockford, TN
Area Guide
A slower pace of life awaits outside of Knoxville
Rural
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Suburban
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Family-Friendly
The city of Rockford provides a secluded feel with sparse residential neighborhoods and affordable rentals. Rockford is only 10 miles south of Knoxville, giving residents the best of both worlds: a rural lifestyle and big-city proximity. Knoxville is an easy every day commute for Rockford residents. Shopping malls, department stores, and more can be found along Interstate 40 north of Rockford including West Town Mall. Rockford is home to Egwani Farms Golf Course, an expansive greenery that offers residents outdoor recreation without having to leave town. Public schools like Rockford Elementary keep up the town’s family-friendly reputation. Residents appreciate the close-knit community and slower pace of life in Rockford. Interstate 140, State Route 115, and the Maryville Pike connect Rockford to neighboring cities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,907
Average: $84,821
Education
199
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
423
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Rockford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Rockford, TN is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
403 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
403 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Maloney Road Park
- Marble Springs State Historic Farmstead
- Marine Park (Tennessee River)
- Frank H. McClung Museum
- Lakeshore Park
Airports
- McGhee Tyson
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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.