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ROCKFORD, IL 61109

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Winnebago County
Buyer's Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 61109

Airport · Arthur L Johnson Subdivision · Atwood Estates · Atwood Park Estates · Blackcrest · Blackhawk Island Subdivision Number 2 · Burr Oak Acres · Camp Grant · Canyon Ridge · Cheyenne Heights · Cleveland Subdivision · Fritchens Subdivision · Greenridge Estates · Linview · Lloyd Whale Subdivision · Lonesome Acres · Maywood Manor · River Grove · Shepardson Subdivision · Winnebago Court

Market Analysis

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

The ROCKFORD, IL real estate market (61109) currently shows 54 active listings, with 25 pending sales. Homes are averaging 43 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 43 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 9.1% year-over-year, from $219,950 to $239,925.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 26,382  ·  Density: 264.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $58,242

Typical home value: $123,978  ·  Homeownership: 64.0%

Market Overview

Active Listings
54
⇧ 12.5% vs 48 last year
Pending
25
46% pending ratio
Median Price
$239,925
⇧ 9.1% vs $219,950 last year
Average Price
$207,425
⇩ 5.6% vs $219,810 last year
Days on Market
43
⇧ 22.9% vs 35 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$138
⇩ 2.8% vs $142/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,435 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 54 this year vs 48 last year
  • Days on market: 43 now vs 35 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $239,925 (+9.1% YoY)
  • Average: $207,425 (-5.6% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 17.1 miles — 321 listings ($76,855,521 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
61109Rockford, IL 611090.0 mi44$9,192,392$196,225$208,918
61108Rockford, IL 611085.1 mi48$9,950,928$195,975$207,311
61102Rockford, IL 611025.8 mi30$5,929,290$144,375$197,643
61052Monroe Center, IL 610526.2 mi2$923,500$461,750$461,750
61084Stillman Valley, IL 610848.6 mi7$4,042,556$602,500$577,508
61043Holcomb, IL 610439.1 mi2$399,800$199,900$199,900
61103Rockford, IL 6110310.7 mi47$11,102,105$159,975$236,215
61101Rockford, IL 6110111.1 mi45$8,382,150$120,000$186,270
61088Winnebago, IL 6108811.6 mi15$4,664,505$263,700$310,967
61115Machesney Park, IL 6111511.9 mi41$9,375,511$240,000$228,671
60145Kingston, IL 6014515.7 mi2$460,000$230,000$230,000
61068Rochelle, IL 6106816.8 mi32$9,783,904$294,450$305,747
61063Pecatonica, IL 6106317.1 mi6$2,648,880$357,500$441,480

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in ROCKFORD, IL 61109?

As of September 2026, there are 54 active listings in ROCKFORD, IL (zip code 61109), compared to 48 the prior year.

What is the median home price in ROCKFORD, IL 61109?

The median listing price in ROCKFORD, IL 61109 is $239,925 as of September 2026, a 9.1% increase from $219,950 the prior year.

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

Homes in ROCKFORD, IL 61109 spend an average of 43 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 35 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in ROCKFORD, IL 61109?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, ROCKFORD, IL 61109 is currently a Buyer's Market. Inventory has increased compared to last year, with 6 more homes available — giving buyers more choice. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 43 days on market compared to 35 days last year.

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

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