Rockford is a charming river town just north of Grand Rapids, known for its downtown along the Rogue River, the White Pine Trail and strong schools. It is one of the busiest markets in Kent County, with a wide range of homes from in-town classics to newer subdivisions. Carini & Associates helps buyers and sellers across West Michigan price, market and negotiate with confidence.
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Past 12 months | Rockford |
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Homes sold | 554 |
Average sold price | About $521,000 |
Median sold price, Aug 2026 | $489,900 |
Average days on market | About 26 days |
Sale price vs. list price | About 100% |
Homes for sale, Aug 2026 | 112 |
Source: Flex MLS, residential sales with a Rockford address, September 2025 through August 2026. Averages weighted by monthly sales. Updated September 2026.
Downtown: Shops, restaurants and a riverside park by the dam, with the White Pine Trail running right through town.
Homes: Historic in-town homes, family subdivisions, wooded lots and lake homes in the surrounding townships.
Schools: Most homes fall in Rockford Public Schools. We confirm the district for every home we show.
Getting around: Downtown Grand Rapids is about 20 to 25 minutes south via US-131.
Great fit for: Families and outdoor lovers who want small-town charm with an easy commute.
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Over the past 12 months, homes with a Rockford address sold for an average of about $521,000. The median sold price in August 2026 was $489,900, based on Flex MLS data.
Balanced to seller-leaning. Homes sold for close to full price over the past year, and inventory rose into late summer.
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39,680 people live in Rockford, where the median age is 38.9 and the average individual income is $49,163. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Rockford, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Trading Post, NUVU Fuels, and Sweet Corn Jacks.
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| Dining | 0.62 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.62 miles | 6 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.94 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.94 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 2.05 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.62 miles | 24 reviews | 3.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 2.66 miles | 97 reviews | 3.7/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 1.09 miles | 9 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.05 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.08 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.72 miles | 1 review | 4/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.3 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.62 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.69 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.85 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.94 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.94 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.12 miles | 5 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.16 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.22 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.66 miles | 4 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
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Rockford has 14,622 households, with an average household size of 2.71. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Rockford do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 39,680 people call Rockford home. The population density is 469 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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