At a Glance
Median Income
$77,443
$33,606 per capita
Home Value
$216,600
Zillow: $333,261
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
61.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.0%
13.5% smoking rate
How Rosharon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosharon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosharon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosharon residents earn a median household income of $77,443 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,606. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosharon is $216,600 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,261. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
8.6% of adults in Rosharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
61.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosharon has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population1,596
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born17.7%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$77,443
Per Capita$33,606
Unemployment
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,600
Rent
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$333,261
Housing Units691
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation47 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+61.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosharon was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
17.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.