At a Glance
Median Income
$64,897
$27,586 per capita
Home Value
$218,600
Zillow: $311,618
Median Rent
$1,337/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
238/100K
1,482/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
13.8% smoking rate
How Rosenberg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosenberg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosenberg 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
Rosenberg residents earn a median household income of $64,897 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,586. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosenberg is $218,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,618. Median rent is $1,337/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Rosenberg reports 238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,482/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Rosenberg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosenberg has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population39,467
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born22.1%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,897
Per Capita$27,586
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,600
Rent$1,337
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$311,618
Housing Units15,324
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent238/100K
Property1,482/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault152/100K
Burglary136/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation98 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosenberg was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
22.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.