Roosevelt, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Roosevelt is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 1,059. Residents earn $112,614 per year, which is 50% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,059 Population 546/sq mi density
$112,614 Median Income $45,830 per capita
$354,600 Home Value $480,599 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,614 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$354,600 home value
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $112,614
50% higher than US avg
Home Value $354,600
26% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 45.7%
36% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.2%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.2%
39% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.7%
94% lower than US avg

How Roosevelt Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,059
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,614
Per Capita$45,830
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$56,807M
Commute39 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$354,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$480,599

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression15.2%
Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation142 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+98.5%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute39 min
Libraries14

Is Roosevelt a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roosevelt receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Roosevelt stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roosevelt is $112,614, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Roosevelt among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roosevelt is $354,600, 26% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 45.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Roosevelt experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Roosevelt has a population of 1,059 with a density of 546 people per square mile. The median age is 38.8 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.7%).

Population

1,059
Total Population
546
People / sq mi
38.8yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.5%
Female 57.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Roosevelt vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.4%
11% above US avg
Spanish12.6%
6% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roosevelt vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roosevelt is $112,614, which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes.

Income: Roosevelt vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$112,614
50% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,830
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740
IRS Avg AGI$114,994

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.2%
39% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.7%
94% below US avg
Establishments (County)11,677
County GDP$56,807M

Business (County)

Restaurants877
Healthcare1,221
Retail1,189
Manufacturing228

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.1 min
Work from Home19.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Roosevelt is $354,600, 26% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $480,599.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$354,600
26% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$480,599

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$199
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.4%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$13,072
273% above US avg
Effective Rate3.69%
In Roosevelt, 29.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 15.2% report depression. 15.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Roosevelt vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.2%
9% below US avg
Diabetes6.9%
Heart Disease4.1%
High Blood Pressure26.2%
Asthma8.8%
COPD3.6%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity15.8%
Depression15.2%
Mental Distress14.3%
Physical Distress9.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.9%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access99.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,221

Crime Rates: Roosevelt vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Safety Score

Roosevelt has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.6 inches
28% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation142 ft (43 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density546/sq mi
Coordinates40.2207°N, 74.4702°W
County FIPS34021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 45.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 32%
D 65.9%

Winner: Democrat by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+45.7%
36% above US avg
High School+98.5%
School Test Score6.24
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density546/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities1,221
Restaurants877
Retail Stores1,189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)26

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.1 min
Work from Home19.7%

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