COST OF LIVING
Housing & Quality of Life
Living in Stephenson County is affordable and offers the benefits of small-town life with easy access to larger amenities. One of the most picturesque spots in Illinois, the county offers rolling hills and plenty of open landscape. The county is suitably located 25 miles west of Rockford, on US Highway 20. With easy access to Interstates 39 and 90, residents can easily travel to nearby urban centers such as Madison, Dubuque, Milwaukee and Chicago within two hours. Average daily commute time is less than 20 minutes. Spend less time in traffic and more times with the people you love, doing what you love.
From terrific housing options to quality healthcare, Stephenson County is a desirable place to find your next home. FHN Hospital and clinics offers specialized, convenient, local care to residents as well as affiliations with three major hospitals in Rockford and UW Hospital and Clinics in Madison, WI. Additional healthcare options, such as Monroe Clinic, offer urgent care, general and specialized appointments in multiple clinics in Stephenson County.
A wide array of housing options exist in Stephenson County. From tree-line boulevards and historic homes to farmettes and country homes, Stephenson County offers sizes and styles in all price ranges.
COST OF LIVING
Home Ownership Rate 68.7 %
Median Gross Rent $ 639
Median Home Value $ 97,000
Median Household Income $ 48,016
Stephenson County is budding into a growth mindset that will bring the best of these values to existing and returning residents to create an environment where anyone can thrive.