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Roosevelt, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Mercer County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,059 Population 546/sq mi density
$112,614 Median Income $45,830 per capita
$354,600 Home Value $480,599 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 1,144 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Roosevelt, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$112,614
50% above
$45,830 per capita
Home Value
$354,600
26% above
Zillow: $480,599
Violent Crime
125/100K
67% below
1,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.7%
36% above
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
8.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Roosevelt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
150%
Home Value
126%
Poverty
6%
Bachelor's
136%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roosevelt a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roosevelt residents earn a median household income of $112,614 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,830. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,677 business establishments, including 877 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roosevelt is $354,600 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $480,599. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Roosevelt reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,144/100K.

Education

45.7% of adults in Roosevelt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% above the national average). 98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roosevelt has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,059
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$112,614
Per Capita$45,830
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$56,807M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,740

Housing

A+
Home Value$354,600
Rent
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$480,599
Housing Units347
Rent Burden42.5%

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property1,144/100K

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation142 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.7%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 32% / D 66%
Commute39 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed172 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Roosevelt was built in 1938.
19.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 172 Mbps.
There are 877 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.