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A community intertwined with southeast Rockford
A tree-Iined commercial train track curves past Hillview on the community’s southwest side, creating a border between these quiet residential streets and nearby manufacturing buildings. This east Rockford community shares parks and schools with its neighbors in Rolling Green, so much so that the boundaries between them sometimes overlap. “One thing about Rockford is that we don’t really have subdivisions with entrances or super specific names for a lot of different parts of town,” says Julie Humpal, broker at RE/MAX Property Source and lifelong Rockford resident. She’s been helping homebuyers and sellers in the city for 34 years. “People talk about where they’re from as ‘northwest Rockford,’ ‘southeast Rockford.’” Nevertheless, Hillview has historically been home to its own Neighborhood Watch group for the areas south of Wesleyan Avenue and east of Ohio Parkway, and residents bond at local hangouts and instantly-recognizable main drags on the southeast side.
Alpine Pool offers lane swimming and lifeguards on duty near Hillview.
Attached double garages are popular within the neighborhood of Hillview.
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Heading to The Victory Tap or Aldi
Hillview is primarily a residential enclave, with dining and shopping options at least 1 mile away in any direction. Folks head south on Ohio Parkway and west over the train tracks to reach their local Aldi supermarket or The Victory Tap for hot wings and cold beer. Surrounded by industrial buildings and blue-collar businesses, the bar is a true watering hole for southeast side residents. The closest true commercial strip—Broadway—leads to an intersection historically known as “Five Points” for its oddly-shaped crossover between three busy streets. Restaurants like Mexico Clasico and reliable services like RNR Tire Express make this area an important and reignited commercial sector for surrounding communities.
Aldi is a place to save on grocery items near the Hillview area.
The Victory Tap near Hillview crafts the best chicken wings in the area for lunch.
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Homes from 20th Street to Ohio Parkway
Homes sit in a single file line down roads branching off from curvy Wesleyan Avenue and are often twofold: the main home with its decked-out portico and neat landscaping, and a detached garage or shed pushed back into the lot. “It’s got a real cute blend of ranches and Cape Cods, and even though they were built in the early ‘70s they still hold up nicely,” Humpal says. Heritage Court and Pilgrim Court are on the farthest west side, with slightly curved lots and sidewalks rounding the bend. About half a mile from Wesleyan the lots become larger, with more tree cover and space for a pool or deck. The southmost area is built up with low-rise apartment buildings and ranch-style brick-and-vinyl duplexes on dead-end streets. Homes throughout the community range in price from about $100,000 to $170,000. With about 900 residents in the community, the area is evenly split between renters and owners.
Split level and ranch homes encompass a cul-de-sac of Hillview.
Hillview families love being so close to their friendly neighbors.
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Rockford Public Schools and private options near Hillview
Kids in the community can start at one of their local Rockford Public Schools. Some kids can see the doors of Whitehead Elementary School, which scores a C-minus from Niche, from their front porch. Abraham Lincoln Middle School is closer to downtown, scoring a C-minus, and Rockford East High School gets a C-plus. Both schools are the Transitional Program of Instruction (TPI) hubs for the district. The program aims to help students who are newcomers to the United States adjust to the new school environment and culture with language and family support both in English and their native languages. Kids in Hillview may also opt for tuition-based private schools, most of which are on the east side of town. Rockford Christian School serves prekindergarten through 12th grade and scores an A-minus.
East High School opened back in 1940 and remains well kept within Hillview.
Whitehead Elementary is located off of Ohio Parkway in Hillview.
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Heading to new-and-improved Harmon Park
Though a few miles from Rockford's popular riverfront parks, Hillview residents have options in their corner of the city. Athletes can practice at a combined baseball and soccer field at 25th Street Park. A trench drain collects water from this neatly trimmed area, keeping flooding at bay. At the center of Rolling Green is D-shaped Harmon Park, which recently got a major facelift thanks to a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. New playground and fitness equipment reflect the glow from the paved perimeter walkway at night.
Harmon Park near Hillview offers a newly structured walking path and more.
25th Street Park is nestled in a small and quiet neighborhood near Hillview.
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Seasonal events in Rockford
Like the rest of the city, Hillview residents make their way to downtown Rockford for seasonal events. “One that happens on Black Friday is the tree-lighting ceremony,” says Sully Cadengo, Realtor with Stateline Real Estate who has sold homes all over Rockford. “It’s one of the biggest events we’ve ever had, we do a mini–Macy’s Day Parade with floats, vendors, and horses. It’s like a big Christmas fair, and people from all over come.” In the summer, residents head up to Shoreline Park to watch the Ski Broncs, a performing arts team whose stage is right on the water.
Getting around from Hillview to the rest of Rockford
Hillview is about 3 miles southeast of downtown Rockford and the River District. “It's also one of the closest neighborhoods to the Interstate, which is nice,” Humpal says. “I-90 is the first one you hit when you’re heading north to Wisconsin or east to Chicago.” Those traveling to the Windy City have an 85-mile drive in store, but trains may be an option in the next few years with the arrival of a new Rockford Metra stop scheduled to open in 2027.
Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) buses also line Wesleyan Avenue and Ohio Parkway. “You can throw your bike in it if you want to and they step up and offer free transportation for events in Rockford so everyone can make it,” Humpal says. “This is still a town where if you get a flat tire someone will pull over and help you. We are a big small town. We have everything, and if you feel you don’t have it, you can get to Chicago in an hour. It still has that Midwest feel, we’re surrounded by cornfields and friendly neighbors.”
The Hillview neighborhood connects straight to Rolling Green by a bridge overpass.
The residents of Hillview enjoy biking to shops and stores for easy accessibility.
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Parks in this Area
Harmon Park
Blackhawk Park
(Alpine Park) Paulyground - The Mike Pauley Memorial Playground and Pool
Twin Sister Hills Park
Dahlquist Park
Churchill Park
25th Street Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
18 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hillview
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hillview Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillview, Rockford sell after 8 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillview, Rockford over the last 12 months is $126,000, down 10% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
NEW construction. Beautiful front porch with ceiling fans to enjoy your leisure time. Open living space for today's style. Nice stairwell with a landing. Two car garage. Fully seeded yard.
A sound complex in the heart of Rockford! Functional features like having laundry facilities in each building, and fast and efficient emergency maintenance services available 24 hours! This unit features NEW APPLIANCES, a large living space, bedroom & ample closet space. The cozy kitchen comes complete with ample cabinetry, a fridge, and stove/oven. A spacious bedroom with ample closet space and
A sound complex in the heart of Rockford! Functional features like having laundry facilities in each building, and fast and efficient emergency maintenance services available 24 hours! This unit features NEW APPLIANCES, a large living space, bedroom & ample closet space. The cozy kitchen comes complete with ample cabinetry, a fridge, and stove/oven. A spacious bedroom with ample closet space and
Interested in learning more about homes in this area?
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Kimberly Taylor,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
930
Median Age
36
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$39,740
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$47,124
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.8%
On par with the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
16%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
0%
% Population in Labor Force
65.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
34''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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