At a Glance
Median Income
$44,722
$26,367 per capita
Home Value
$116,200
Zillow: $154,838
Median Rent
$815/mo
32.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
18.2% smoking rate
How Rose Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rose Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rose Hill a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rose Hill residents earn a median household income of $44,722 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,367. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,258 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rose Hill is $116,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $154,838. Median rent is $815/month, with 32.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
9.1% of adults in Rose Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rose Hill has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,501
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,035/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,722
Per Capita$26,367
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$2,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,200
Rent$815
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$154,838
Housing Units783
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.2 in/yr
Elevation98 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Rose Hill was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Wilmington International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.