At a Glance
Median Income
$135,158
$35,120 per capita
Home Value
$454,100
Zillow: $620,800
Median Rent
$2,579/mo
47.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
785/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
9.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roosevelt a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 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 $135,158 , which is 80% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,120. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roosevelt is $454,100 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,800. Median rent is $2,579/month, with 47.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Roosevelt reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 785/100K.
Education
27.2% of adults in Roosevelt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roosevelt has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°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 36.
Data Overview
People
Population19,636
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density11,094/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$135,158
Per Capita$35,120
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
A+
Home Value$454,100
Rent$2,579
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$620,800
Housing Units4,702
Rent Burden47.1%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property785/100K
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Roosevelt was built in 1953.
13.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.
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