At a Glance
Median Income
$32,404
$23,027 per capita
Home Value
$102,600
Zillow: $227,939
Median Rent
$592/mo
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
13.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
17.9% smoking rate
How Rosebush Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosebush's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosebush a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosebush residents earn a median household income of $32,404 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,027. The unemployment rate stands at 11.2% (211% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,405 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosebush is $102,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,939. Median rent is $592/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
13.0% of adults in Rosebush hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosebush has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population330
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density371/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$32,404
Per Capita$23,027
Unemployment11.2%
Poverty13.2%
County GDP$3,266M
Avg Weekly Wage$981
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,600
Rent$592
Ownership53.7%
Zillow$227,939
Housing Units197
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,503/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation769 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 45%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosebush was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.