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Map of Rochelle: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land3.4%301 of 8,771 acres
Trails1.6 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1432 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Rochelle

City in Illinois, United States
9,446Population
13 sq miArea
823 ftElevation

Rochelle is a city in Ogle and Lee counties, Illinois, United States. The population was 9,446 at the 2020 census. Rochelle is approximately 80 miles (130 km) west of Chicago and 25 miles (40 km) south of Rockford.

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Housing in Rochelle

$197K▲ 5.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Rochelle home is worth about $197,000, up 5.2% in a year, 34% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Rochelle's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Rochelle 2.3
Illinois 2.6
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Rochelle 6.8
Illinois 15.6
U.S. 15.5
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