At a Glance
Median Income
$160,644
$71,813 per capita
Home Value
$640,600
Zillow: $826,589
Median Rent
$3,293/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
16/100K
750/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.1%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.2%
7.4% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.7 / 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 $160,644 , which is 114% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,813. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,692 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roseland is $640,600 , 127% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $826,589. Median rent is $3,293/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Roseland reports 16 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 750/100K.
Education
66.1% of adults in Roseland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roseland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,211
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,716/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.2%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$160,644
Per Capita$71,813
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$76,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,699
Housing
A
Home Value$640,600
Rent$3,293
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$826,589
Housing Units2,466
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent16/100K
Property750/100K
Health
Obesity21.2%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death8,341/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.9 in/yr
Elevation251 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.1%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+29.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries34
Did You Know?
Roseland was founded in 1908.
The median home in Roseland was built in 1975.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
15.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.