At a Glance
Median Income
$104,418
$48,486 per capita
Home Value
$405,800
Zillow: $532,546
Median Rent
$1,585/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
15/100K
990/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Roselle Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roselle Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roselle Park a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roselle Park residents earn a median household income of $104,418 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,486. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% 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 Park is $405,800 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,546. Median rent is $1,585/month, with 26.0% 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 1950.
Safety & Crime
Roselle Park reports 15 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 990/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Roselle Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roselle Park has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population13,965
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density11,354/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$104,418
Per Capita$48,486
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A
Home Value$405,800
Rent$1,585
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$532,546
Housing Units5,252
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent15/100K
Property990/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary81/100K
Health
Obesity26.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation75 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+12.8%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Roselle Park was founded in 1901.
The median home in Roselle Park was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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