Rockdale, IL

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Population
1,969
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
550 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$188,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,256/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,135
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Rockdale is a quiet village tucked right against the south side of Joliet, roughly 36 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Living here gives you a close-knit neighborhood feel with quick access to all the shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences of its larger neighbor. Most local kids go to Rockdale School for elementary and middle grades before moving on to Joliet Township High School. With Interstate 80 right nearby and Metra service available in downtown Joliet, it offers an easy commute and a relaxed, small-town pace.

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