Knoxville metro, TN relocation guide
Moving to Rockford, TN
$622,500Median listing price
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About Rockford
Rockford is a city of about 845 (2020 Census) in Blount County, on the Little River just south of the Knoxville city line. It takes its name from a ford on the Little River and grew around the Rockford Manufacturing Company hosiery mill.
Home prices in Rockford
The median listing price in Rockford is $622,500.
Top places in Rockford
- Southern Railway Bridge (1930) over the Little River — National Register-listed.
- The Little River — fishing, tubing, and riverside scenery.
- Rockford Manufacturing Company mill heritage.
- The historic river ford that gave the town its name.
- Nearby Maryville and south Knoxville amenities.
Commuting from Rockford
- Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~20–25 minutes via US-129/Alcoa Highway (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary).
Schools in Rockford
Public schools: Blount County Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Rockford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Rockford, TN?
The median listing price in Rockford is $622,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Rockford, TN?
Approximate drive to downtown Knoxville: ~20–25 minutes via US-129/Alcoa Highway (approximate; traffic, route, and exact origin vary). - Which school district serves Rockford, TN?
Rockford is served by Blount County Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.