Covington, KY vs Rockford, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Covington
77.4
#247 nationally
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Covington leads in crime level (7.9 vs 29.6). Rockford leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 22.8 min). Covington leads in median household income ($53,770 vs $50,744).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Covington, KY | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.4 (#247) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 40,972 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,725 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $53,770 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.7 | D+0.6 |
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77.4 Score
Covington, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$222,725
Population
40,972
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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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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