Median Income
$96,000
28% higher than US avg
Home Value
$500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
25.4%
25% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,200
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment
10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
42% lower than US avg
How Rossland Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population4,140
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Economy
B+
Median Income$96,000
Per Capita$63,600
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty7.2%
Commute20 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,200
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,800
Rent Burden15.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation3,356 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+16.9%
Graduate+14.9%
Is Rossland a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Rossland receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Rossland offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Rossland is $96,000, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Rossland is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 16.9% have completed high school.
Rossland has a population of 4,140 with a density of 180 people per square mile. The median age is 40.8 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.5%), with 4% Asian.
Population
4,140
Total Population
2021 Census
40.8yrs
Median Age
5% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 89.7% |
| 14% above US avg |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 6.5% |
The median household income in Rossland is $96,000, which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $96,000 |
| 28% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $63,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.5% |
| 192% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 31.7% |
The median home value in Rossland is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,200 (3% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,200 |
| 3% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.0% |
| Housing Units | 1,800 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Rossland vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 3,356 ft (1,023 m) |
| Area | 23.1 sq mi (59.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 180/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.0831°N, 117.8022°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |