Rosewood Heights, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Rosewood Heights is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,047. Residents earn $80,753 per year, which is 7% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
4,047 Population 2,423/sq mi density
$80,753 Median Income $35,333 per capita
$125,900 Home Value $170,664 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,753 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,900 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $80,753
7% higher than US avg
Home Value $125,900
55% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.9%
29% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.0%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,047
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2,423/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,753
Per Capita$35,333
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$40,403M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$170,664

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.9 in/yr

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute32 min
Libraries16

Is Rosewood Heights a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rosewood Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rosewood Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rosewood Heights is $80,753, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rosewood Heights is $125,900, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Rosewood Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rosewood Heights has a population of 4,047 with a density of 2,423 people per square mile. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

4,047
Total Population
2,423
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.7%
Female 52.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Rosewood Heights vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rosewood Heights vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rosewood Heights is $80,753, which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Rosewood Heights vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$80,753
7% above US avg
Per Capita Income$35,333
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
IRS Avg AGI$63,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.8%
22% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,318
County GDP$40,403M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,029
Healthcare2,212
Retail810
Manufacturing366

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.8 min
Work from Home16.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rosewood Heights is $125,900, 55% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $170,664.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,900
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$170,664
Median List Price$112,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$112,000
$/Sq Ft$116
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio99.6%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied98.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,881
39% above US avg
Effective Rate3.88%
In Rosewood Heights, 38.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.1% report depression. 20.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rosewood Heights vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.0%
18% above US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.9%
Physical Inactivity20.9%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Checkup Rate75.1%
Premature Death15,768/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access98.2%
Healthcare Facilities2,212

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)71

Safety Score

Rosewood Heights has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.9 inches
10% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density2,423/sq mi
Coordinates38.8878°N, 90.0732°W
County FIPS29510
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 64.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 16.7%
D 81.4%

Winner: Democrat by 64.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.9%
29% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,423/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities2,212
Restaurants1,029
Retail Stores810

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)71

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.8 min
Work from Home16.3%

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