At a Glance
Median Income
$77,443
$33,606 per capita
Home Value
$216,600
Zillow: $333,261
Violent Crime
183/100K
1,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
61.5% high school+
Unemployment
20.3%
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
314 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
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. The unemployment rate stands at 20.3% (464% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 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.
Safety & Crime
Rosharon reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,038/100K.
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 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,596
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,443
Per Capita$33,606
Unemployment20.3%
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%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property1,038/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain55.1 in/yr
AQI42 (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
Broadband93.9%
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.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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