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Rock River parks, downtown amenities, and the Peaches
In pop culture, Rockford has two main claims to fame: the sock monkey, and the Rockford Peaches. The latter was one of the nation’s first women's sports leagues, and their wild success carried fans through World War II into the present day, as they are now immortalized in A League of Their Own. Though it’s been years since teams filled the dugouts and audiences watched with bated breath, the original entrance to Beyers Peaches Stadium still stands, “Home of the Rockford Peached” emblazoned proudly at the top. Some homeowners in Rockford’s Riverview community can see the entrance from their front yards, though baseball history is far from the only draw to the area. The community sits blocks from the Rock River and waterfront parks, and main thoroughfares like Kishwaukee Avenue lead north to the downtown sector.
Some homeowners can see Beyers Peaches Stadium from their front doorways.
Davis Park at Founders Landing includes landmark Rockford letters.
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Bungalows with deep lots in Riverview
Homeowners in Riverview live opposite Blackhawk Courts, a condo neighborhood owned and operated by the Rockford Housing Authority. Cars park on the street or far back into deep lots, some barely visible past sturdy trees and others fully visible from the street. Bungalows and cottage-style homes with decorated front stoops intermingle with several multifamily properties, each unit with a balcony. Many homes need slight or extensive repairs before move-in; prices range from $45,000 to $115,000.
Riverview offers a variety of homes right along the Rock River.
Bungalows are one common home style located in Riverview.
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Enjoying Polish Fest, watching the Ski Broncs and more
“A reason a lot of my buyers that are relocating from Chicago or Milwaukee, besides affordability, is how many activities go on,” says Sully Cadengo, Realtor with Stateline Real Estate and Rockford resident. “It’s super family friendly and if you’re on a budget...the city just spent millions of dollars on a riverfront library, there’s a lot of free stuff for families, and hundreds of parks.” The smell of about 20,000 pierogies wafts through the Riverview community each summer during Polish Fest, hosted by St Stanislaus Kostka Church. Church members are hard at work stuffing the fried pockets with meat and potatoes in the weeks before the event. Skirts twirl as pairs decked out in traditional garb dance to live music. Other performances are of the waterborne variety, provided by the Ski Broncs. “We have a team of young people who do tricks up and down the Rock River,” says Claire Linder, Realtor with CENTURY 21 and Rockford resident. “They’re pulled by skis and there are bleachers for people to come watch.”
Riverview is a south Rockford community near the Rock River and with close access to city life.
Riverview offers central proximity to local parks, landmarks and commercial strips in Rockford.
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Hitting Broadway for groceries or a bite to eat
Whether they’re traveling on foot, by Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) bus or by car, Riverview residents are well-connected to the rest of the city. The up-and-coming Midtown District is redeveloping much of 7th Street to bring foot traffic to its dining and community center-filled stretch. Closer to home is Broadway and its commercial enclaves. Folks can grab essentials from Family Dollar before Pull around the drive-thru at Mr. J’s, serving to-go options from Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef to Maxwell Polish and pork chops. In the opposite direction across the river is Guanajuato Rockford, serving tacos, fresh produce and meats on Marchesano Drive. Hot breakfasts are plated in a classic diner setting at Behr Den Restaurant, a remote joint sandwiched between industrial centers north of the community.
Behr Den plates hot breakfast in a diner setting.
Guanajuato Rockford stocks fresh produce and meats while serving tacos to-go.
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Attending Rockford public schools or private options
Kids can start young at Beyer Early Childhood Center, a preschool across the street from the community, before continuing on to Constance Lane Elementary School. The school finished construction in 2019 on the site of former Kishwaukee Elementary and currently has no Niche score. Abraham Lincoln Middle School sits across the street from UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in the Midtown District and scores a C-minus, while Rockford East High School gets a C-plus. Kids may also choose from popular private, tuition-based options in the Rockford area. Christian Life Schools teaches prekindergarten through 12th grade and earns a B from Niche, while Boylan Catholic High School earns an A-minus.
Abraham Lincoln Middle School is a public school located in Rockford.
Christian Life Schools are one of the private school options for Riverview residents.
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From Black Hawk Park to the Discovery Museum downtown
Beyers Peaches Stadium hosts frequent tours of the grounds, with historical placards in the dugouts. For everyday outdoor activity, Black Hawk Park sprawls along the Rock River with several sheltered or sunny gathering spaces, plus a playground. 1 mile across the river is Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden: 155 acres of forested trails, paved pathways and plant life. A rotating schedule of decorative themes keeps visitors on their toes—they may run into giant bug sculptures on their walk or larger-than-life Lego works. All themes aim to educate folks on the natural habitats in the park and in Rockford.
The science-based educational opportunities continue downtown at Rockford’s museums. “Our exhibits all relate to STEAM,” says Ann Marie Walker, Director of Marketing & Communications at the Discovery Center Museum. “We have a bubble play gallery where they can encase themselves in a body bubble...we have a maker space where we’ve got real tools and real materials, recycled materials kids can design and build wherever their imagination takes them. We have a terrific outdoor park as well – even a lot of the exhibits out there have a science twist to them.”
Blackhawk Park includes a beautifully painted basketball court that says Rockford on it.
Riverfront Museum Park includes the Discovery Museum.
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Getting around Rockford from Riverview
Rockford’s dense center includes infrastructure for multiple means of travel, and the city is invested in improving its roadways and walkability long-term. “It’s large but everything is easy to get to,” says Linder. “And we have the hard rock casino opening this summer. It’s the first land casino in Illinois, all the rest of the casinos in Illinois have to be on water...Rockford fought very long and hard to get that casino here and on land. It’s right off I-90. It would be probably 15 minutes from downtown.” RMTD bus stops on Kishwaukee Street and Broadway lead both directions throughout the city, and a brand-new Metra station will connect Rockford to Chicago, though plans for completion are still a few years away. Until then, drivers take I-90 for the 86-mile trip to the Windy City.
Folks get around from nearby RMTD bus stops or by traversing main roads like Kishwaukee Street.
Riverview offers central proximity to local parks, landmarks and commercial strips in Rockford.
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Parks in this Area
Blackhawk Park
Sinnissippi Park
Ingersoll Centennial Park
Davis Park at Founders Landing
Liberty Park
Joe Marino Park
Rockford Park District
Beattie Park Playground
Tenth Avenue Park
Transit
Airport
Chicago/Rockford International
16 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Riverview
US
Homicide
10
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
9
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Riverview, Rockford sell after 112 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Riverview, Rockford over the last 12 months is $61,000, down 19% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
NEW construction. Beautiful front porch with ceiling fans to enjoy your leisure time. Open living space for today's style. Nice stairwell with a landing. Two car garage. Fully seeded yard.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
947
Median Age
25
Population Density
8 ppl/acre
Population under 18
41.3%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
7.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$7,785
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$13,172
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.6%
College Graduates
4.8%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.3%
% Population in Labor Force
49.1%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
44/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
52/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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