Is Rockford, IL 61109 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Rockford housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 53% of homes in Rockford, IL 61109 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 7 days and there were 1.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 82 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 58%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 4% to $199,913. Overall, Rockford is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Winnebago County, homes here sell faster than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 63%. On our competition score, Rockford ranks #10 of 464 IL ZIP codes with enough sales (score 92 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Rockford 61104 (25% sold over asking) or Durand 61024 (29% sold over asking), while Rockford 61108 (63% sold over asking) and Machesney Park 61115 (63% sold over asking) are even more competitive.