Median Income
$95,000
26% higher than US avg
Home Value
$448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.7%
74% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.9%
147% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
29% lower than US avg
How Rosser Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,270
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female47% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
B+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$57,900
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty8.8%
Commute25 min
Housing
A
Home Value$448,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units425
Rent Burden15.1%
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+33.9%
Graduate+2.2%
Is Rosser a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rosser receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Rosser offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rosser is $95,000, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.9%, unemployment is notably high. 8.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rosser is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
8.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.9% have completed high school.
Rosser has a population of 1,270 with a density of 8 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93%), with 5.6% Asian.
Population
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 75.2% |
| 4% below US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 23.6% |
The median household income in Rosser is $95,000, which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $95,000 |
| 26% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $57,900 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.9% |
| 147% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 8.8% |
| 29% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 24.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 30.2% |
The median home value in Rosser is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $448,000 |
| 59% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.1% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.0% |
| Housing Units | 425 |
Property Tax
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Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Rosser vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 170.6 sq mi (441.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |