In the 1830s, a small town was founded on the east side of the Rock River that eventually combined with another small town on the west side to form what eventually became the city of Rockford. That eastern section is what is now called the Haight Village Historic District. “In this neighborhood, there’s a lot of what I call ‘they don’t build them like that anymore’ houses,” says Conor Brown, the CEO of the Northwest Alliance of Realtors, based in Rockford. “There’s also not much turnover in this neighborhood. It attracts lovers of historic architecture, and they tend to stay.” In 1981, the neighborhood was recognized as Rockford’s first historic district, and in 1987 was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Haight Village Historic District offers a variety of retail options in the downtown area.
Haight Village Historic District offers retail options such as Maze Books.
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Oldest houses in Haight Village date to the 1840s
Another part of the neighborhood's appeal is the price range of the houses. “Rockford is traditionally in the top 15 percent of affordability in the country,” Brown says. “People can get a historic house with a lot of space.” The price ranges from $75,000 to $300,000 for Victorian houses, some with Second Empire and Queen Anne influences. The size of the houses varies from 1,500 to 3,500 square feet. One of the oldest houses in Haight Village Historic District is a Gothic-style house built in 1843 and home to the first mayor of Rockford, Willard Wheeler. Some homes need renovation. “There are a lot of contractors and homeowners who take advantage of the proximity of Nicholson Hardware on 2nd Avenue,” Brown says. One of the most iconic buildings in the neighborhood is the former Rockford Watch factory on Madison Street, which will soon be converted into loft apartments.
Composed of Victorian and Queen Anne style homes, prices range from 75 to 300 hundred thousand.
One of the oldest parts of the city, Haight Village includes homes that go as far back as 1843.
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Erlander Home Museum
An Italianate house built in 1871 is home to the Erlander Home Museum, which displays the history of the Swedish population in Rockford. The Swedes were the largest immigrant group to settle in Rockford in the 1850s. The museum displays Rockford-made furniture, an extensive collection of dolls and various artifacts. It is open for tours on Wednesdays and by appointment. The Swedish Historical Society of Rockford runs the museum. At the corner of Grove and 3rd Streets is the Nordic Cultural Center, where meeting space can be rented for events. In mid-June, the society puts on the Midsommar Festival in the museum and cultural center area. It features Swedish food, crafts, music and a Swedish pancake eating contest.
The Erlander Home Museum is an Italianate house built in 1871.
The nearby Nordic Cultural Center can be rented for meeting space and events.
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Shaded playground at Ingersoll Centennial Park
A group of trees provides shade for the playground equipment at Ingersoll Centennial Park. The play area and streetside parking are available on Oak Street, while most of the rest of the park is green space where soccer games can be played amid the backdrop of the Rockford Watch Factory building. A riverside building that was once an industrial facility on the banks of the Rock River is now the UW Health Sports Factory. “The building has been renovated and is a state-of-the-art facility that attracts volleyball and basketball tournaments,” Brown says. The center is also home to clinics, lessons and practices for various sports, including pickleball.
Cycle on 2nd gets started at Ingersoll Centennial Park in Haight Village Historic District.
Haight Village Historic District offers proximity to parks, the Rock River, and downtown.
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Dive Bar Wednesdays at Abreo
Abreo uses locally sourced ingredients for its dishes. It has been located on State Street just north of the neighborhood since 2005. While roasted black cod and New York strip steak are usually on the menu, Wednesday night is the famous Dive Bar Night, with a gourmet burger featured every week. Woodfire Rockford specializes in brick oven pies and uses locally sourced ingredients. Inzombia Coffee has happy hour coffee specials from 3 to 5 p.m. to mark that they are open until late afternoons most days. Specials include half-off iced coffees and lemonade. Every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from June through September, the Rockford Midtown Market is open with vendors selling vegetables, sweets and crafts.
North of the neighborhood on State Street are locally-owned restaurants, including Abreo.
Haight Village Historic District offers a thriving restaurant scene which includes Abreo.
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Constance Lane Elementary School is one of Rockford’s newest
Students who attend public schools while living in Haight Village Historic District attend Constance Lane Elementary School, which opened for the 2019-2020 school year. The school has a C-minus Niche grade and serves kindergarten through fifth grade. By contrast, Abraham Lincoln Middle School is close to 100 years old. The school also gets a C-minus and has a 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio. Rockford East High School receives a C-plus. The athletic teams have the unique nickname of the E-Rabs. Rabs is short for its colors, which are red and black, and the E refers to east Rockford.
Constance Lane Elementary School receives a C-minus on Niche.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School, which opened in 1927, also receives a C-minus.
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Haight Village gets high walking and biking scores
There are plenty of sidewalks on the Haight Village Historic District streets to stroll and check out the classic architecture in the neighborhood. Because of that, it gets a high walk score of 85 out of 100. The bike score is a bit lower, but still gets a 65. Public transportation is available from the Rockford Mass Transit District bus lines with stops on Walnut and Kishwaukee Streets. It’s a 20-minute drive to Chicago/Rockford International Airport and about a 70-mile tip to the northwest suburbs of Chicago and O’Hare International Airport.
Cycle on 2nd gets started at Ingersoll Centennial Park in Haight Village Historic District.
Haight Village Historic District offers convenience to the amenities of downtown Rockford.
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Parks in this Area
Blackhawk Park
Sinnissippi Park
Ingersoll Centennial Park
Davis Park at Founders Landing
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Picnic Area
Trails
Beattie Park Playground
Rock River Recreation Path
Sinnissippi Gardens
UW Health Sports Factory
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
18 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Haight Village Historic District
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
7
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Haight Village Historic District, Rockford sell after 79 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Haight Village Historic District, Rockford over the last 12 months is $154,230, up 137% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
286
Median Age
36
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$22,500
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,220
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
87.1%
College Graduates
26.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
14.4%
% Population in Labor Force
47.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
15°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
34''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
75/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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