Vinyl siding cost in Rockford, IL
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,100 sq ft of wall)
- $9,050 – $27,200
- Per sq ft of wall
- $4.30 – $13
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +8%
- US $16,800
- Rank of 300 metros
- #46
- 1 = most expensive
Rockford homeowners pay roughly $9,050 to $27,200 to install vinyl siding at 2,100 sq ft of wall, or $4.30 to $13 per sq ft of wall (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Rockford is 8% higher. Carpenters earn a median of $34.99 an hour in the Rockford area, 20% above the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Rockford, IL, standard level
$14,500 to $21,700
About $6.90 to $10.50 per sq ft of wall before permits. Labor is about 57% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $6,300 | $9,450 |
| Labor | $8,200 | $12,300 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $14,500 | $21,700 |
Cost breakdown for 2,100 sq ft of wall in Rockford, IL
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $3,950 | $7,850 | $11,800 | 43% |
| Labor | $5,100 | $10,200 | $15,400 | 57% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $9,050 | $18,100 | $27,200 | 100% |
What is behind the Rockford number
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 60% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $34.99 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Rockford is 1.22 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 57% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Rockford metro is 93.6 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,100 sq ft of wall comes to $7,850, compared with $8,400 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (92.2) and land at $0 to $0.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Rockford is 1.22 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 60%) the local median is $34.99 an hour, which is 20% above the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $27.33 and $47.16 an hour. BLS counts 810 of them working in the area, 58.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 30% of the weighting: a median of $28.07 an hour, 24% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $22.55 and $38.91 an hour. About 830 work in the metro. That is 60.3 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 10%) the local median is $37.81 an hour, which is 27% above the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $29.13 and $51.71 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 10.9 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($47.16 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,100. At the 25th percentile ($27.33) it shrinks by about $1,350. The total moves by 11.6% or 7.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 137,650 jobs in the Rockford area. That makes it the 161st largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.09% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 60% | $27.33 | $34.99 | $47.16 | $29.12 | 1.20 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 30% | $22.55 | $28.07 | $38.91 | $22.66 | 1.24 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 10% | $29.13 | $37.81 | $51.71 | $29.71 | 1.27 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.22 | |||||
Vinyl siding: what moves the price in Rockford
Wall area is not floor area
A 2,000 sq ft house usually has more wall area than floor area once you count gables and two stories. Measure the wall, not the floor.
Style
Clapboard vinyl siding runs $4-$7 per sq ft installed; board-and-batten is $5-$9 (HomeGuide).
Old siding removal
Taking the old siding off costs $0.70-$2.00 per sq ft. Check that disposal is included.
Planning more than one job in Rockford?
Because every project leans on different trades, Rockford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, roof replacement runs +9% and attic insulation −2%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,800 – $13,400 | +9% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,400 – $4,350 | +5% |
| Window replacement | 10 windows | $4,500 – $14,800 | −1% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,000 – $3,900 | −2% |
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,600 – $34,700 | +8% |
Pick a size, pick a tier: vinyl siding pricing in Rockford
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Rockford wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$9,050 to $16,300
Basic clapboard siding, simple house
Standard
$14,500 to $21,700
Mid-grade panels, standard trim and corners
Premium
$19,900 to $27,200
Premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small house (1,200 sq ft of wall) | $5,200 – $9,300 | $8,300 – $12,400 | $11,400 – $15,500 |
| average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) | $9,050 – $16,300 | $14,500 – $21,700 | $19,900 – $27,200 |
| large house (3,000 sq ft of wall) | $12,900 – $23,300 | $20,700 – $31,100 | $28,500 – $38,800 |
When to schedule vinyl siding in Rockford
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
March through November is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Rockford (9 of 12 months). January, February and December have an average daytime high under 45°F.
In January, February and December the average high stays below 45°F. Sealants, adhesives and some materials, such as vinyl, are harder to install well in the cold, and short daylight cuts the working day.
Rockford gets about 37 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 37 inches of snow. The wettest months are May, June and August (5.2 inches in June). Inside the workable window, March and November are the driest, at 2.4 and 2.3 inches. The station averages about 15 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 15 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Feb | 33 | 18 | 1.6 | Cold |
| Mar | 47 | 28 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Apr | 60 | 39 | 3.8 | Workable |
| May | 71 | 50 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Jun | 81 | 60 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Jul | 84 | 64 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Aug | 82 | 62 | 4.2 | Workable |
| Sep | 75 | 54 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Oct | 62 | 42 | 2.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 47 | 31 | 2.3 | Workable |
| Dec | 34 | 20 | 1.9 | Cold |
Rockford against nearby metros and the rest of Illinois
Contractors rarely work more than an hour or two from home, so the neighboring metros set a rough ceiling and floor for your quotes. Midpoints for 2,100 sq ft of wall range from $16,900 to $18,100 across Rockford and its five closest metros.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, ILthis page | $9,050 – $27,200 | $18,100 | |
| Janesville, WI25 miles | $9,050 – $27,100 | $18,100 | level |
| Madison, WI60 miles | $8,600 – $25,800 | $17,200 | −5% |
| Kenosha, WI60 miles | $8,850 – $26,500 | $17,700 | −3% |
| Racine, WI70 miles | $8,450 – $25,400 | $16,900 | −7% |
| Milwaukee, WI70 miles | $8,650 – $26,000 | $17,300 | −4% |
| Illinois (statewide) | $9,850 – $29,600 | $19,700 | +9% |
| United States | $8,400 – $25,200 | $16,800 | −7% |
Across 300 US metros, Rockford comes in at #46 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $22,700; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $13,500 (midpoints, 2,100 sq ft of wall). Statewide, Rockford is 8% below the Illinois figure.
Other Illinois metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 4,513,280 jobs | $10,100 – $30,400 | $20,300 | +12% |
| Peoria, IL | 166,020 jobs | $9,350 – $28,000 | $18,700 | +3% |
| Champaign, IL | 105,500 jobs | $8,950 – $26,800 | $17,900 | −1% |
| Springfield, IL | 100,810 jobs | $9,400 – $28,200 | $18,800 | +4% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $9,300 – $27,800 | $18,600 | +3% |
Cities with a workforce like Rockford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Rockford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $8,250 – $24,700 | $16,500 | −9% |
| Evansville, IN | 135,250 jobs | $8,600 – $25,700 | $17,200 | −5% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $7,900 – $23,800 | $15,800 | −13% |
| Flint, MI | 135,040 jobs | $8,550 – $25,700 | $17,100 | −5% |
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Vinyl siding in Rockford: your questions
+How much does it cost to install vinyl siding in Rockford?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, expect $9,050 to $27,200 in the Rockford area. A standard-spec job lands at $14,500 to $21,700. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of wall and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of wall for vinyl siding in Rockford?
About $4.30 to $13 per sq ft of wall for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $4 to $12.
+Is vinyl siding cheaper in Rockford or Janesville?
Janesville is 25 miles away. The midpoint for 2,100 sq ft of wall there is $18,100, which is 0% less than Rockford ($18,100). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Rockford?
About 57% at the midpoint, or $10,200 out of $18,100. Materials are 43% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would average house (2,100 sq ft of wall) cost in Rockford?
$9,050 to $27,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does vinyl siding need a permit in Rockford?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Rockford area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Rockford expensive for vinyl siding compared with the rest of Illinois?
Rockford is 8% below the Illinois statewide estimate ($19,700 at the midpoint). We cover 6 metros in Illinois; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Rockford?
The BLS median is $34.99 an hour in the Rockford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $27.33 to $47.16.
+What do basic and premium vinyl siding work cost in Rockford?
For 2,100 sq ft of wall, basic work runs $9,050 to $16,300 and premium work $19,900 to $27,200. Basic means: basic clapboard siding, simple house. Premium means: premium or board-and-batten, many corners and gables.
+When is the best time to install vinyl siding in Rockford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. March and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Vinyl siding near Rockford
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does Vinyl Siding Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed price minus HomeGuide's $2-$6 per sq ft labor figure, which it says is around half the project cost.