Why Rockford?

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• Rockford Metropolitan Area = 338,798 People (2020)
• Chicago (80 miles, ~87 minutes)
• O’Hare International Airport (65 miles, ~55 minutes)
• Milwaukee (88 miles, ~78 minutes)
• Madison (67 miles, ~64 minutes)

•  Recognized as the nation’s top housing market by The Wall Street Journal in 2024 

Infrastructure & Transportation:

• $343M five-year Capital Improvement Plan for roads, bridges, and flood mitigation
• Restoration of Chicago-Rockford passenger rail service by 2027.

Residential & Mixed-Use Projects:

• Nu-State Building: renovation with 35 lofts and City Center Market
• Water Power Lofts: 60 market-rate apartments and rooftop deck
• 301 Project: Luxury apartments with retail and amenities
• Watch Factory: Redevelopment into 24 market-rate apartments

Commercial Enhancements:

• City Center Market: Organic grocery store in the Nu-State Building
• Chick House Redevelopment: Planned lofts and businesses in historic building
• Numerous restaurants and bars

Cultural & Community Projects:

• Davis Park Transformation: New beach, boat docks, splash pads, skate park, and event spaces
• Public arts and events initiatives to foster urban vibrancy

• Average home price: $124,900, significantly below the national average
• Cost of living is 24.7% lower than the national average

• Access to 20,000+ acres of public woodlands, wetlands, and trails
• Activities include biking, paddling, hiking, fishing
• Award-winning parks and forest preserves