Bolingbrook, IL vs Rockford, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Bolingbrook leads in crime level (5.0 vs 29.6). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $50,744). Rockford leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 74,088 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+0.6 |
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73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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74.8 Score
Rockford, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$186,815
Population
146,120
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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