At a Glance
Median Income
$109,118
$50,062 per capita
Home Value
$318,000
Zillow: $367,649
Median Rent
$1,496/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
71/100K
645/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Roselle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roselle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roselle 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
Roselle residents earn a median household income of $109,118 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,062. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roselle is $318,000 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,649. Median rent is $1,496/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Roselle reports 71 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 645/100K. The murder rate is 4.4/100K.
Education
41.8% of adults in Roselle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roselle has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population22,731
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density4,103/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,118
Per Capita$50,062
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$318,000
Rent$1,496
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$367,649
Housing Units8,900
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent71/100K
Property645/100K
Murder4.4/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary62/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation785 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Roselle was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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