At a Glance
Median Income
$80,753
$35,333 per capita
Home Value
$125,900
Zillow: $183,867
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.4% smoking rate
How Rosewood Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosewood Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosewood Heights a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosewood Heights residents earn a median household income of $80,753 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,333. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosewood Heights is $125,900 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,867. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
23.9% of adults in Rosewood Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,047
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density2,423/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,753
Per Capita$35,333
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,900
Rent
Ownership98.7%
Zillow$183,867
Housing Units1,639
Rent Burden28.5%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation525 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosewood Heights was built in 1959.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.