At a Glance
Median Income
$82,967
$40,437 per capita
Home Value
$336,500
Zillow: $521,025
Median Rent
$1,499/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
1,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.1%
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.4% smoking rate
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
3.0 / 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 $82,967 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,437. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roselle is $336,500 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,025. Median rent is $1,499/month, with 31.0% 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 1954.
Safety & Crime
Roselle reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,117/100K.
Education
26.1% of adults in Roselle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roselle has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population22,455
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density8,506/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born31.9%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,967
Per Capita$40,437
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A
Home Value$336,500
Rent$1,499
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$521,025
Housing Units8,554
Rent Burden31.0%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property1,117/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation46 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.1%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute32 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Roselle was built in 1954.
12.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
31.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.