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Rockford, AL Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $152,000 (through May 2026). With 2.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 255 days, Rockford is a balanced market. At today's 6.66% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $152,000 home is about $781/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Rockford, AL
Median sale price
$152,000
Last published period
Redfin, through February 2026
Days on market
255
Slow-moving
Redfin, through February 2026
Active listings
2
2.0 months of supply
Redfin, through February 2026
30-yr fixed rate
6.66%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026
Median household income
$54,000
Home costs 2.8x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through February 2026
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Rockford a buyer's or seller's market?
Rockford, AL is a balanced market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 255 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Rockford housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Rockford, AL. Redfin, through February 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $152,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $162/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 255 days |
| Active inventory | 2 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.1% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Rockford is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Rockford is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Rockford home prices moved?
Across the 18 months we hold for Rockford, AL, the median sale price rose 70.8%, from $89,000 in June 2021 to $152,000. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.0 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.1%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through February 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Rockford?
Priced off the median sale price of $152,000 at the current 6.66% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $30,400 | $121,600 | $781/mo |
| 5% | $7,600 | $144,400 | $928/mo |
Redfin, through February 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, August 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $781, that implies roughly $33,490 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Rockford earns $54,000, about $20,510 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 2.8x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Buying in Rockford in the next 12 months?
Tell us your timeline. We send the Rockford market brief: the price ranges that actually clear, how long homes sit, and what to fix on your credit before you apply.
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rockford?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Rockford, AL, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Rockford?
Active listings in Rockford, AL went from 7 in August 2021 to 2 in February 2026, a -71.4% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| September 2021 | 6 | 1 |
| October 2021 | 3 | not published |
| November 2021 | 3 | 1 |
| January 2022 | 2 | not published |
| August 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| December 2022 | 1 | not published |
| March 2023 | 2 | not published |
| April 2023 | 1 | not published |
| August 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| October 2025 | 2 | not published |
| February 2026 | 2 | not published |
Redfin, through February 2026
How does Rockford compare to Alabama and the U.S.?
Rockford homes sell for $152,000 — 51% below the Alabama median of $312,600. Against the national median of $410,700, Rockford runs 63% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, AL | $152,000 | not published | 255 days |
| Alabama statewide | $312,600 | +7.2% | 57 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through February 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Rockford
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $147 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 6.66%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $152,000 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Rockford listing goes under contract in 255 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.1% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Rockford varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Rockford
There are currently 2 homes listed for sale in Rockford, Alabama.
Active listings
2
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
255
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in Rockford by property type?
How the Rockford, AL market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through February 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $152,000 | $162/sq ft | 1 | 255 days |
Who lives in Rockford?
American Community Survey estimates for Rockford. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
776
Households
264
Median income
$54,000/yr
Median age
48.9 years
Owner-occupied
72.0%
Median home value
$95,000
Median gross rent
$525/mo
Mean commute
26.1 min
72.0% of occupied homes in Rockford are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which public schools serve Rockford?
2 schools tracked · 781 students
The largest public schools serving Rockford, AL by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Central Elementary School
Grades K-6 · 397 students
Central High School
Grades 7-12 · 384 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Rockford, AL?
Ordered by distance from Rockford, not by size. Compare Rockford side by side with any of them.
Rockford housing market FAQ
Is Rockford a buyer's or seller's market?
Rockford, AL is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 2.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 255 days, and sellers getting 98.1% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Rockford?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $152,000, about $162 per square foot.
Is Rockford cheaper than the rest of Alabama?
Rockford's median sale price of $152,000 is 51% lower than the Alabama statewide median of $312,600, and 63% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Rockford?
Homes in Rockford, AL spent a median of 255 days on market before going under contract, versus 57 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Rockford?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 6.66%, 20% down on a $152,000 home is about $781 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $33,490 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $54,000.
Are home prices rising in Rockford?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for Rockford, AL yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Rockford?
Rockford ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Rockford?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Rockford, AL is a balanced market with 2.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 6.66%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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