Village of Rockford
Great schools with outdoor access
Median $330K·Walkability 5.7/10·Schools 7.5/10
The first thing you should know: you're about a 20-minute drive from downtown Grand Rapids, which means you get actual space without the commute guilt. Village of Rockford is a 158-acre platted subdivision where the practical details work in your favor—a grocery store is a five-minute walk, restaurants and coffee shops are steps away, and there are 78 of them within a mile if you're the type who likes options. The Rockford-Rogue River boat launch is just a third of a mile off, and there are 27 parks within a mile, which matters if you actually use them rather than just knowing they exist. Rockford Public Schools serves the area. The walkability score hovers around 5.7 overall, but dining hits a perfect 10—so yes, you'll want the car for some things, and no, you won't starve on foot. It's the kind of place where the bones are good and the details don't require apologies.
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Why people love it here
North Rockford Middle School
- Middle — 0.3 mi away
- Rockford
- 5 rated schools in district
$330K median
- 6 sales in last 12mo
Park-rich area
- 135 parks within 1 mile
- Unnamed beach: 6 min walk
- Garden Club Park Beach: 6 min walk
Notable nearby
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Median home price in Village of Rockford
Estimated Monthly Payment
$2,240/mo
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6 homes sold in Village of Rockford this year. Thinking of selling?
See what your home is worthBased on 10 rated schools nearby
Range: 1/10 to 9/10
School District: Rockford Public Schools
Median Sale Price
$330K
6 sales in last 12mo
Expected Rent
$1,375/mo
$1,275 – $1,475 · estimated range
Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Unnamed park
0.2 mi
Parks Nearby
135
within 1 mile
Walkability
Fair
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Family Fare
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F'n K Tacos
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Nourished rockford
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Cinco De Mayo
+1 more
Garden Club Park
Rotary Jaycee Park Playground
North Lake Bella Vista
+1 more
Unnamed beach
Luton Yellow Trail
dog_park
White Pine Trail
Rockford - Rogue River Launch
Snap Fitness
Walgreens
Krause Memorial Library
Northstar Cinema
Crime in Village of Rockford is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Kent County.
Kent County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Village of Rockford home (around $330,000) at today's 6.65% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $59k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $2,223 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $2,223/mo | $59,274 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $2,558/mo | $68,224 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $2,671/mo | $71,232 |
Estimates use a 6.65% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
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Solar potential
~$878/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,402 kWh/yr · offsets ~61% of a typical home's use
North Kent Sewer Authority (city collection)
City maintains collection; treated by North Kent Sewer Authority (PARCC Side Clean Water Plant). After-hours 616-866-9557.
Resident-arranged private hauler
Rockford Department of Public Safety
Public Safety officers cross-trained as police/fire/medical (merged 2012).
Services for Rockford · Source: rockford.mi.us
Utility, solar, and service details for Village of Rockford are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
🛒 Grocery(7)
Grocery Store
Family Fare Supermarket
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
+4 more within 5 miles
🍕 Restaurants(12)
F'n K Tacos
Restaurant
Restaurant
The Pump House Frozen Yogurt Bar - Rockford
Restaurant
Uccello's - Rockford
Restaurant
MUDPENNY Rockford
Restaurant
+7 more within 5 miles
☕ Coffee(17)
+14 more within 5 miles
🍺 Bars(15)
+12 more within 5 miles
🏫 Schools(8)
Parkside Elementary
School
Blessed Virgin School
Valley View School
Crestwood School
+3 more within 5 miles
💪 Gyms(3)
MVP Fitness
Fitness Center
Fitness Center
Snap Fitness
Fitness Center
🌳 Parks(4)
+1 more within 5 miles
🐕 Dog Parks(2)
🚴 Trails(1)
White Pine Trail
Bike Path
⛵ Boat Launches(4)
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
Boat Launch
+1 more within 5 miles
📚 Libraries(1)
Krause Memorial Library
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Frequently asked about Village of Rockford
- What do homes cost in Village of Rockford?
- The median home value in Village of Rockford is about $330,000. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Village of Rockford housing market?
- there are 3 homes for sale in Village of Rockford right now, and 6 homes sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Village of Rockford?
- Village of Rockford is served by Rockford Public Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is North Rockford Middle School (9/10).
- Is Village of Rockford walkable?
- Village of Rockford scores 5.7/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.