At a Glance
Median Income
$53,224
$27,189 per capita
Home Value
$149,500
Zillow: $354,889
Median Rent
$862/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
31.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.1% smoking rate
How Rosman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rosman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rosman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rosman residents earn a median household income of $53,224 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,189. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,268 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rosman is $149,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $354,889. Median rent is $862/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
6.0% of adults in Rosman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rosman has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 77.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population730
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density1,327/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born9.0%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,224
Per Capita$27,189
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty31.1%
County GDP$2,391M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,500
Rent$862
Ownership32.6%
Zillow$354,889
Housing Units393
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,665/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain77.9 in/yr
Elevation2,288 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+0.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband41.9%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rosman was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.