At a Glance
Median Income
$46,003
$17,226 per capita
Home Value
$110,900
Zillow: $132,528
Median Rent
$819/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,021/100K
5,405/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
51.6%
26.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roseland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
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 1.7% (53% 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 $132,528. 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.
Safety & Crime
Roseland reports 1,021 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 169% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,405/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,125
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density541/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,003
Per Capita$17,226
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,900
Rent$819
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$132,528
Housing Units547
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent1,021/100K
Property5,405/100K
Health
Obesity51.6%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death13,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
38.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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