Rockdale, IL 60436 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Rockdale, IL—60436

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$220,000

3.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$63,600

14.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

24.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

1.0%

Median Rent

$1,800

10.1% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,100

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,600

3.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,740

9.4% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Rockdale, IL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Rockdale, IL is $220,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Rockdale, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$220,000	3.7%
Single Family	$222,000	2.8%
Condos	$200,000	5.8%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Rockdale, IL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Rockdale, IL is $1,960, with a year-over-year rent change of 10.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Rockdale, IL is 1-bedrooms: $1,100, 2-bedrooms: $1,600, 3-bedrooms: $1,970, 4-bedrooms: $2,240. The most common rental property sizes in Rockdale, IL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.7% and 28.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,800	$1,960
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,100
2 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,600
3 Bed Rent	$1,740	$1,970
4 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,240

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.5%

1 Bedroom

19.6%

2 Bedrooms

42.7%

3 Bedrooms

28.8%

4 Bedrooms

7.9%

5+ Bedrooms

0.4%

Property Listings — Rockdale, IL

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Rockdale, IL is 37. This is a increase of 18.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 20.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$239,000	0.0%
Listing Count	50	25.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.6%	25.0%
Days on Market	49	24.0%

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Demographics — Rockdale, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rockdale, IL has a population of 19,400, which has increased by 2.6% over the past 5 years. Rockdale, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 14.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	19,400	2.6%
% Under 18	24.8%	-4.6%
% Seniors	10.0%	6.4%
% WFH	4.2%	100.0%
% w/ College Degree	14.5%	9.8%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rockdale, IL is a predominantly hispanic area, with 41.5% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 10.7% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Rockdale, IL is white, making up 30.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 15.1% of the population in Rockdale, IL, and this percentage has decreased by 11.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	30.7%	-12.8%
% Black	22.4%	-2.2%
% Hispanic	41.5%	10.7%
% Asian	1.0%	-54.5%
% Foreign Born	15.1%	-11.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Rockdale, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 224 mortgage originations in Rockdale, IL, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 51.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Rockdale, IL. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	224
% Conventional Loans	75.0%
% Government Loans	25.0%
% Investor Loans	3.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	8.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Rockdale, IL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Rockdale, IL under the Section 8 program is 14.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Rockdale, IL, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	498
Total Units Section 8	416
% Rentals under Section 8	14.3%
% Occupied Section 8	88.3%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$370	$1,100	$1,470
2 Bedroom	$60	$1,600	$1,660
3 Bedroom	$390	$1,740	$2,130
4 Bedroom	$400	$2,100	$2,500

Rockdale, IL—60436

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rockdale, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rockdale, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rockdale, IL

Demographics — Rockdale, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rockdale, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rockdale, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rockdale, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rockdale, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.9
Median Home Price	$220,000
Median Household Income	$63,600

Rockdale, IL—60436

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rockdale, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rockdale, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rockdale, IL

Demographics — Rockdale, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rockdale, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rockdale, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rockdale, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rockdale, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Joliet, IL

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