Roosevelt Gardens, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,566 Population 8,019/sq mi density
$48,992 Median Income $22,003 per capita
$252,800 Home Value $141,598 Zillow
$1,229 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
77°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,992 median income, 7.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$252,800 home value, $1,229/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Roosevelt Gardens, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,992
35% below
$22,003 per capita
Home Value
$252,800
10% below
Zillow: $141,598
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
6% above
41.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
36% below
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
77°F

How Roosevelt Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Roosevelt Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
90%
Rent
106%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
203%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roosevelt Gardens a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roosevelt Gardens residents earn a median household income of $48,992 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,003. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 81,808 business establishments, including 4,485 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roosevelt Gardens is $252,800 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,598. Median rent is $1,229/month, with 41.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.

Education

21.4% of adults in Roosevelt Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roosevelt Gardens has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,566
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density8,019/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$48,992
Per Capita$22,003
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$173,651M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,375

Housing

B+
Home Value$252,800
Rent$1,229
Ownership44.7%
Zillow$141,598
Housing Units944
Rent Burden41.9%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death7,598/100K

Climate

Avg Temp77°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation7 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries43

Did You Know?

The median home in Roosevelt Gardens was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
15.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 4,485 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 276 fatal vehicle crashes.