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ROCKFORD, IL 61101

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Winnebago County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
45
⇩ 2.2% vs 46 last year
Pending
13
29% pending ratio
Median Price
$145,000
⇧ 16.1% vs $124,900 last year
Average Price
$187,515
⇧ 19.9% vs $156,411 last year
Days on Market
71
⇧ 12.7% vs 63 days last year

Market Context

Population: 20,481  ·  Density: 190.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $45,363

Typical home value: $83,719  ·  Homeownership: 52.4%

Market Analysis

Data as of January 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The ROCKFORD, IL real estate market (61101) currently shows 45 active listings, with 13 pending sales. Homes are averaging 71 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 71 days on market compared to 63 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 16.1% year-over-year, from $124,900 to $145,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 45 this year vs 46 last year
  • Days on market: 71 now vs 63 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $145,000 (+16.1% YoY)
  • Average: $187,515 (+19.9% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 17.0 miles — 515 listings ($147,545,992 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
61101Rockford, IL 611010.0 mi45$8,438,175$145,000$187,515
61115Machesney Park, IL 611156.3 mi48$11,101,824$234,950$231,288
61088Winnebago, IL 610887.2 mi15$4,726,470$287,000$315,098
61102Rockford, IL 611027.4 mi35$7,611,345$219,900$217,467
61107Rockford, IL 611078.2 mi63$23,234,211$240,000$368,797
61108Rockford, IL 611089.3 mi48$9,704,448$186,950$202,176
61024Durand, IL 6102410.1 mi3$810,000$270,000$270,000
61109Rockford, IL 6110911.1 mi38$7,738,092$195,000$203,634
61080South Beloit, IL 6108012.7 mi16$3,870,000$249,900$241,875
53511Beloit, WI 5351114.7 mi118$41,679,134$324,950$353,213
61010Byron, IL 6101015.2 mi13$3,867,162$335,658$297,474
61020Davis Junction, IL 6102015.9 mi10$2,655,470$271,215$265,547
61008Belvidere, IL 6100817.0 mi63$22,109,661$300,000$350,947

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ROCKFORD, IL 61101?

As of January 2026, there are 45 active listings in ROCKFORD, IL (zip code 61101), compared to 46 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ROCKFORD, IL 61101?

The median listing price in ROCKFORD, IL 61101 is $145,000 as of January 2026, a 16.1% increase from $124,900 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in ROCKFORD, IL?

Homes in ROCKFORD, IL 61101 spend an average of 71 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 63 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ROCKFORD, IL 61101?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 1 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 71 days on market compared to 63 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in ROCKFORD, IL?

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