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Rockford, AL

Rockford, AL.

Population: 1,755 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rockford, AL is $202,724 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $430,000 after a median 300 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$202,724

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

300

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$202,724
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+12.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$202,724
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$430,000
Median list price
$599,900
Median price per sqft
$266
1-year sale-price change
+330.0%
Median days on market
300 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
91.6%
Active listings
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$690/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$750/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,130/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Central High School, Central Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
97.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,426
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,603

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park (33 mi)
National parks include
Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Big Sky Farms Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Maxwell Air Force Base (MXF) (35 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
32.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.4%
Median annual property tax
$291
Households with broadband internet
51.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,166
Average weekly wage
$993
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Professional Services

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RockfordState medianUS median
Median home value$202,724$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$430,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market300 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$291$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Rockford, AL?
$202,724.
What is the median sale price in Rockford, AL?
$430,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Rockford, AL?
Median days on market: 300 days.
What is typical rent in Rockford, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $900/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Rockford, AL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Rockford, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Rockford, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rockford, AL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rockford, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rockford, AL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rockford, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rockford, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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