At a Glance
Median Income
$64,654
$20,517 per capita
Home Value
$115,200
Zillow: $224,051
Median Rent
$575/mo
13.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
64.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
17.6% smoking rate
How Rosita Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosita's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosita a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosita residents earn a median household income of $64,654 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,517. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 957 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosita is $115,200 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,051. Median rent is $575/month, with 13.1% 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 2003.
Education
4.3% of adults in Rosita hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
64.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosita has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population3,023
Median Age24.9 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born19.4%
Veterans0.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$64,654
Per Capita$20,517
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$2,534M
Avg Weekly Wage$834
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,200
Rent$575
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$224,051
Housing Units849
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain20.8 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation734 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+64.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute36 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed97 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosita was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Maverick County Memorial International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
19.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.