Median Income
$80,000
6% higher than US avg
Home Value
$250,000
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$548
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
11.6%
6% lower than US avg
How Roland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,145
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
B+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$38,700
UnemploymentN/A
Poverty11.6%
Commute24 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent$548
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units400
Rent Burden8.2%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+29.8%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Roland a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Roland receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Roland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Roland is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. 11.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Roland is $250,000, 11% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.8% have completed high school.
Roland has a population of 1,145 with a density of 6 people per square mile. The median age is 30.0 years, 23% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99.6%).
Population
30.0yrs
Median Age
23% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 72.9% |
| 7% below US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 26.2% |
The median household income in Roland is $80,000, which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $80,000 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $38,700 |
Employment & Poverty
| |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
The median home value in Roland is $250,000, 11% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $548 (53% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $250,000 |
| 11% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $548 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 8.2% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 11.3% |
| Housing Units | 400 |
Property Tax