Rockdale, IL housing market
The typical Rockdale home is worth about $222,000, down 2.7% in a year, 25% below the Illinois typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Rockdale compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Rockdale at a glance
Only 2 sales in February 2026: in a market this size, monthly medians swing a lot, so the typical value above is the steadier guide.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Rockdale | Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $144,000 | $181,000 |
| 2018 | $145,000 | $190,000 |
| 2019 | $165,000 | $195,000 |
| 2020 | $165,000 | $200,000 |
| 2021 | $173,000 | $215,000 |
| 2022 | $190,000 | $236,000 |
| 2023 | $200,000 | $248,000 |
| 2024 | $216,000 | $263,000 |
| 2025 | $228,000 | $278,000 |
| 2026 | $219,000 | $290,000 |
| August 2026 | $222,000 | $298,000 |
Rockdale and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockdale | $222K | −2.7% | — | $59,135 |
| Joliet | — | — | 53 | $92,201 |
3.8 years of income
The typical Rockdale home costs about 3.8 years of the town's median household income, about the same as across Illinois (3.6).
How Rockdale ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, February 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.