Roosevelt Park, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Roosevelt Park is a small town in Michigan with a population of 4,148. Residents earn $60,938 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,148 Population 4,027/sq mi density
$60,938 Median Income $34,127 per capita
$178,600 Home Value $237,805 Zillow
$1,062 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
209 Violent Crime/100K 7,180 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,938 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $1,062/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K (45% below avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,938
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $178,600
37% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 209/100K
45% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.6%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,062
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.4%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,148
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density4,027/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 75%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,938
Per Capita$34,127
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$21,044M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,600
Rent$1,062
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$237,805

Crime

F
Violent209/100K
Property7,180/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary757/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation621 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+96.5%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute23 min
Libraries10

Is Roosevelt Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roosevelt Park receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Roosevelt Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roosevelt Park is $60,938, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roosevelt Park is $178,600, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Roosevelt Park is below the national average at 209 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,180 per 100,000, 266% above the national average.

Education

18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Roosevelt Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches, including 87.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Roosevelt Park has a population of 4,148 with a density of 4,027 people per square mile. The median age is 33.2 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.8%), with 1.5% Hispanic, 9.3% Black.

Population

4,148
Total Population
4,027
People / sq mi
33.2yrs
Median Age
15% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.8%
Female 49.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Roosevelt Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.7%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.3%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roosevelt Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roosevelt Park is $60,938, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Roosevelt Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,938
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,127
Avg Weekly Wage$1,150
IRS Avg AGI$89,969

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,888
County GDP$21,044M

Business (County)

Restaurants465
Healthcare621
Retail779
Manufacturing606

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,878
97% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Work from Home1.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Roosevelt Park is $178,600, 37% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,062 (9% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $237,805.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$178,600
37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$237,805
Median List Price$272,400

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$272,400
$/Sq Ft$181
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.3%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,062
9% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied63.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,878
97% above US avg
Effective Rate3.85%
In Roosevelt Park, 42.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.9% report depression. 24.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
32% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma12.1%
COPD6.9%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression28.9%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.0%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death5,206/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities621
Roosevelt Park has a violent crime rate of 209 per 100,000 residents, 45% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 7,180 per 100,000 (266% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent208.9/100K
45% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape26.1/100K
Robbery104.4/100K
Assault78.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property7,180.2/100K
266% above US avg
Burglary757.2/100K
Theft6,292.4/100K
Vehicle Theft130.6/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Roosevelt Park has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches
8% below US avg
Snowfall87.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation621 ft (189 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density4,027/sq mi
Coordinates43.1981°N, 86.2733°W
County FIPS26139
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 39%

Winner: Republican by 20.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.6%
45% below US avg
High School+96.5%
School Test Score5.23
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,027/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities621
Restaurants465
Retail Stores779

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)21
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Work from Home1.0%

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