Roselawn, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Roselawn is a small town in Indiana with a population of 3,231. Residents earn $80,061 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,231 Population 487/sq mi density
$80,061 Median Income $35,810 per capita
$185,200 Home Value
$958 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,061 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,200 home value, $958/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,061
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $185,200
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.9%
68% lower than US avg
Median Rent $958
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.7%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

How Roselawn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,231
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density487/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,061
Per Capita$35,810
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$1,968M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,200
Rent$958
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation678 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+86.6%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute36 min
Libraries4

Is Roselawn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roselawn receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Roselawn offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roselawn is $80,061, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roselawn is $185,200, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Roselawn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Roselawn has a population of 3,231 with a density of 487 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.6%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

3,231
Total Population
487
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
6.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Roselawn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.7%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.3%
38% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roselawn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roselawn is $80,061, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Roselawn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,061
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,810
Avg Weekly Wage$948
IRS Avg AGI$70,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)875
County GDP$1,968M

Business (County)

Restaurants64
Healthcare52
Retail125
Manufacturing35

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,315
34% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.25%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.2 min
Work from Home1.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Roselawn is $185,200, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$185,200
34% below US avg
Median List Price$339,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$339,450
$/Sq Ft$110
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.1%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,315
34% below US avg
Effective Rate1.25%
In Roselawn, 41.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Roselawn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.7%
30% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma11.3%
COPD7.7%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress14.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.7%
Checkup Rate75.8%
Premature Death9,161/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access59.4%
Healthcare Facilities52

Crime Rates: Roselawn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Roselawn has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.9 inches
5% above US avg
Snowfall29.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation678 ft (207 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density487/sq mi
Coordinates41.1569°N, 87.2928°W
County FIPS18073
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 10.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.4%
D 22.1%

Winner: Republican by 54.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
68% below US avg
High School+86.6%
School Test Score6.01
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density487/sq mi
Total Area6.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities52
Restaurants64
Retail Stores125

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.2 min
Work from Home1.8%

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