Florissant, MO 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.
Florissant
80.2
#87 nationally
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Florissant leads in crime level (9.3 vs 29.6). Florissant leads in median household income ($64,178 vs $50,744). Rockford leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florissant, MO | Rockford, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#87) | 74.8 (#554) |
| Population | 51,128 | 146,120 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,718 | $186,815 |
| Median Household Income | $64,178 | $50,744 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 29.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+0.6 |
B-
80.2 Score
Florissant, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$196,718
Population
51,128
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C
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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