Why Live in Swiftt
Swiftt, a neighborhood southwest of downtown Rockford, is part of a revitalization effort known as South West Ideas for Today and Tomorrow. The community is actively engaged in improving local life, with initiatives like the St. Elizabeth Catholic Community Center providing food and clothing to those in need. Levings Park is a hub for summer activities, featuring concerts such as Live at Levings and Domingos en el Parque, and offering water skiing and wakeboarding lessons at West Rock Wake Park. Liberty Park includes a spray pad, baseball diamond, and playground, while the Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden offers over 150 acres of natural beauty and hosts a summer concert series. Housing in Swiftt varies, with older homes near downtown priced between $50,000 and $100,000, some requiring renovation. The City of Rockford's Home Repair and Accessibility Program assists residents with home improvements. Further from downtown, homes on larger lots range from $200,000 to $300,000, with townhouses built in the early 2000s priced between $150,000 and $200,000. Public transportation is accessible via the Rockford Mass Transit District, with bus stops on major roads like Central Avenue and Main Street. The Chicago/Rockford International Airport is 5 miles south. Most students attend Rockford School District Number 205, though some in the western part of Swiftt are zoned to the highly rated Winnebago Community School District Number 323. Local dining options include Luichi’s Hot Dogs, known for Chicago-style fare, and Benny’s Dariette, famous for its shakes and Italian desserts. For groceries, residents frequent M&M Market and Save A Lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Swiftt a good place to live?
Swiftt is a good place to live. Swiftt is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Swiftt has 17 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 2.3 people per acre and a median age of 34. The average household income is $38,336 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 5.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Swiftt are home owners, with 45.6% of residents renting and 54.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Swiftt can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Swiftt neighborhood guide.
Is Swiftt, IL a safe neighborhood?
Swiftt, IL is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Swiftt?
The median home price in Swiftt is $461,290. If you put a 20% down payment of $92,300 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,390 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $102K a year to afford the median home price in Swiftt. The average household income in Swiftt is $38K.
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Home Trends in Swiftt, IL
On average, homes in Swiftt, Rockford sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Swiftt, Rockford over the last 12 months is $419,000, up 50% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$419,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$444,937
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$419,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$515,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$238
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median List Price
$461,290
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
50%