salaryRent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (81%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,160 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 69 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Rockton?
Share of households by yearly income. 48.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Rockton
| Size | Rockton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $463 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,244 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Rockton overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Rockton, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Rockton
Life in Rockton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rockton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $554 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $235,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,540 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Rockton, IL?
Renting in Rockton costs a median of about $1,079 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Rockton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,160 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Rockton cheap or expensive?
Rockton is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.1% of the typical household income of $128,404. It ranks 69th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Rockton?
The median homeowner in Rockton pays $5,688 a year in property taxes, about 2.42% of the median home value.
Is Rockton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Rockton?
The median home value in Rockton is $235,400, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,974 people live in Rockton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.