Rose Valley, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Rose Valley is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 1,190. Residents earn $218,750 per year, which is 191% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,190 Population 1,630/sq mi density
$218,750 Median Income $111,599 per capita
$694,200 Home Value
$3,083 Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$218,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$694,200 home value, $3,083/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $218,750
191% higher than US avg
Home Value $694,200
146% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 84.3%
150% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,083
165% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.0%
76% lower than US avg

How Rose Valley Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,190
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,630/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

A+
Median Income$218,750
Per Capita$111,599
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$42,608M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$694,200
Rent$3,083
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation92 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+84.3%
High School+98.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute30 min
Libraries28

Is Rose Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rose Valley receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rose Valley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rose Valley is $218,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 191% above $75,149. This places Rose Valley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rose Valley is $694,200, making it a premium housing market at 146% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,083 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Rose Valley is a highly educated community — 84.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rose Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rose Valley has a population of 1,190 with a density of 1,630 people per square mile. The median age is 43.8 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.3%), with 7.8% Black.

Population

1,190
Total Population
1,630
People / sq mi
43.8yrs
Median Age
13% above US avg
0.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Rose Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.2%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rose Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rose Valley is $218,750, which is 191% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Rose Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$218,750
191% above US avg
Per Capita Income$111,599
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
IRS Avg AGI$113,369

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.0%
76% below US avg
Establishments (County)14,424
County GDP$42,608M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,170
Healthcare1,893
Retail1,549
Manufacturing312

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$10,088
188% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.6 min
Work from Home31.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rose Valley is $694,200, 146% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,083 (165% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$694,200
146% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,083
165% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$10,088
188% above US avg
Effective Rate1.45%

Health Metrics: Rose Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.2%
Premature Death7,708/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.1/10
Exercise Access97.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,893

Crime Rates: Rose Valley vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Rose Valley has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density1,630/sq mi
Coordinates39.8948°N, 75.3852°W
County FIPS42045
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 84.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (150% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.6%
D 61.4%

Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+84.3%
150% above US avg
High School+98.9%
School Test Score5.95
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,630/sq mi
Total Area0.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries28
Healthcare Facilities1,893
Restaurants1,170
Retail Stores1,549

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.6 min
Work from Home31.0%

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