Rockton, IL 61072 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Rockton, IL—61072

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$296,000

8.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$103,000

21.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

41.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.6%

Median Rent

$1,050

5.5% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,050

5.5% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Rockton, IL

As of May '26, the median home price in Rockton, IL is $296,000, with a year-over-year change of 8.2%. This indicates that home prices in Rockton, IL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$296,000	8.2%
Single Family	$303,000	8.6%
Condos	$250,000	8.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Rockton, IL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Rockton, IL is $1,050, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Rockton, IL is 2-bedrooms: $1,050. The most common rental property sizes in Rockton, IL are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 39.5% and 33.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,050	$1,050
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$1,050	$1,050
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.5%

1 Bedroom

33.6%

2 Bedrooms

39.5%

3 Bedrooms

22.1%

4 Bedrooms

3.3%

Property Listings — Rockton, IL

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Rockton, IL is 26. This is a decrease of -41.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$320,000	5.0%
Listing Count	17	-34.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	-34.0%
Days on Market	26	-41.0%

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Demographics — Rockton, IL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rockton, IL has a population of 11,300, which has decreased by -1.9% over the past 5 years. Rockton, IL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 34.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.4% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	11,300	-1.9%
% Under 18	23.0%	-0.4%
% Seniors	17.7%	2.3%
% WFH	9.4%	59.3%
% w/ College Degree	34.8%	23.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Rockton, IL is a predominantly white area, with 86.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Rockton, IL is hispanic, making up 10.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.2% of the population in Rockton, IL, and this percentage has remained stable as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting immigration has remained steady.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	86.3%	-9.2%
% Black	0.8%	14.3%
% Hispanic	10.1%	274.1%
% Asian	1.2%	500.0%
% Foreign Born	2.2%	0.0%

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Mortgage and Risk — Rockton, IL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 327 mortgage originations in Rockton, IL, of which 82.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 59.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Rockton, IL. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 15.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	327
% Conventional Loans	82.0%
% Government Loans	18.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	15.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Rockton, IL

Rockton, IL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	90
Total Units Section 8	40
% Rentals under Section 8	5.5%
% Occupied Section 8	83.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$850
2 Bedroom	$60	$1,050	$1,110
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,470
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,510

Rockton, IL—61072

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rockton, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rockton, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rockton, IL

Demographics — Rockton, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rockton, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rockton, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rockton, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rockton, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.2
Median Home Price	$296,000
Median Household Income	$103,000

Rockton, IL—61072

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Rockton, IL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Rockton, IL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Rockton, IL

Demographics — Rockton, IL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Rockton, IL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Rockton, IL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Rockton, IL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Rockton, IL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Shirland

Beloit, WI

Rockford, IL

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Machesney Park, IL

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