Why Live in Central Park
Central Park in northwest Rockford offers a modest, residential-focused lifestyle with affordable home prices and proximity to downtown. It features early ranch-style homes, with some Cape Cod and bungalow styles interspersed, built between 1900 and the 1950s. Properties often feature free-standing garages, though some near Gilbert Avenue have attached ones. Students in Central Park can attend McIntosh Elementary School, West Middle School and Auburn High School. The community is close to various local businesses, including Willyums Dari Fair for ice cream, Sister’s Café for brunch, and Jasmine Pantry for groceries. Dining options near Auburn Street include Taqueria La Katrina and Wong Wong Chinese Restaurant. Fast food chains like Popeyes and McDonald’s are also nearby. Essential services are provided by Walgreens, Wayne’s Feed Store. Larger retailers like Walmart and Dollar Tree are about 2 miles north. Multiple parks serve the community. Belden Park offers a basketball court and playground. Bressler Park has a softball field. Searls Memorial Park features snowmobile trails, a dog park, and a BMX area connected to the Mel Anderson Bike Path. The Northwest Community Center hosts events and educational programs. Central Park is about 93 miles northwest of the Chicago Loop. Residents get around via Interstate 90. Chicago Rockford International Airport is about 7 miles away. Potential flooding is a concern for some properties, so prospective buyers should evaluate building codes and insurance policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Park a good place to live?
Central Park is a good place to live. Central Park is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable. Central Park is a suburban neighborhood. Central Park has 14 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.9 people per acre and a median age of 35. The average household income is $46,662 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Central Park are renters, with 58.4% of residents renting and 41.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Central Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Central Park neighborhood guide.
Is Central Park, IL a safe neighborhood?
Central Park, IL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 7 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Central Park?
The median home price in Central Park is $115,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $23,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.15%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $560 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $24K a year to afford the median home price in Central Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Central Park is $47K.
What are the best public schools in Central Park?
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What are the best private schools in Central Park?
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Home Trends in Central Park, IL
On average, homes in Central Park, Rockford sell after 5 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Park, Rockford over the last 12 months is $102,000, up 25% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$102,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$102,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$87
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
9
Median List Price
$115,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
25%