At a Glance
Median Income
$79,583
$34,864 per capita
Home Value
$139,800
Zillow: $304,169
Median Rent
$725/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
14.9% smoking rate
How Rose Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rose Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rose Creek a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rose Creek residents earn a median household income of $79,583 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,864. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 900 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rose Creek is $139,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,169. Median rent is $725/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
19.5% of adults in Rose Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rose Creek has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population453
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density924/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.4%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,583
Per Capita$34,864
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$2,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,800
Rent$725
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$304,169
Housing Units192
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,955/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,262 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed158 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rose Creek was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Rochester International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 158 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.