Roseland, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,125 Population 541/sq mi density
$46,003 Median Income $17,226 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $131,884 Zillow
$819 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$46,003 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Roseland, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,003
39% below
$17,226 per capita
Home Value
$110,900
61% below
Zillow: $131,884
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.6%
61% above
26.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Roseland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Roseland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
39%
Rent
70%
Poverty
177%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roseland 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

Roseland residents earn a median household income of $46,003 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,226. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roseland is $110,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,884. Median rent is $819/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

5.7% of adults in Roseland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roseland has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,125
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density541/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,003
Per Capita$17,226
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,900
Rent$819
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$131,884
Housing Units547
Rent Burden29.7%

Health

Obesity51.6%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death13,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain63.8 in/yr
Elevation129 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute34 min
Broadband54.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Roseland was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.