At a Glance
Median Income
$72,885
$43,877 per capita
Home Value
$202,600
Zillow: $310,299
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.3%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
15.6% smoking rate
How Roscoe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roscoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roscoe a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roscoe residents earn a median household income of $72,885 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,877. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,329 business establishments, including 256 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roscoe is $202,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,299. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 51.0% 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 1938.
Education
33.3% of adults in Roscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roscoe has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population558
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density569/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,885
Per Capita$43,877
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,600
Rent$1,178
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$310,299
Housing Units313
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
Elevation1,318 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.3%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute14 min
Broadband97.8%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Roscoe was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
32.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.