At a Glance
Median Income
$60,185
$35,625 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
Zillow: $227,675
Median Rent
$1,027/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
75/100K
938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
269 sunny days/yr
How Roseau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roseau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roseau 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
Roseau residents earn a median household income of $60,185 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,625. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 474 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roseau is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,675. Median rent is $1,027/month, with 29.2% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Roseau reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 938/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Roseau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roseau has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C).
Winters average 3°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,728
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,014/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,185
Per Capita$35,625
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,699M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,210
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$1,027
Ownership63.3%
Zillow$227,675
Housing Units1,366
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent75/100K
Property938/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary38/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,531/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain27.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,050 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Roseau was founded in 1895.
The median home in Roseau was built in 1978.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Warroad International Memorial (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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