Rockford, IL vs Walker, MI
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.
Rockford
74.8
#554 nationally
Walker
70.9
#1051 nationally
Walker leads in crime level (6.1 vs 29.6). Rockford leads in walk score (41 vs 22). Walker leads in median household income ($72,020 vs $50,744).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rockford, IL | Walker, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#554) | 70.9 (#1051) |
| Population | 146,120 | 25,289 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $186,815 | $363,095 |
| Median Household Income | $50,744 | $72,020 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 29.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.6 | D+5.4 |
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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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70.9 Score
Walker, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$363,095
Population
25,289
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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