At a Glance
Median Income
$50,294
$28,418 per capita
Home Value
$139,200
Zillow: $176,603
Median Rent
$840/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
851/100K
2,556/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
81.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.9% smoking rate
How Roswell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roswell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roswell a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roswell residents earn a median household income of $50,294 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,418. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,805 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roswell is $139,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,603. Median rent is $840/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Roswell reports 851 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 124% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,556/100K. The murder rate is 12.9/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Roswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
81.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roswell has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population47,823
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,609/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,294
Per Capita$28,418
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$2,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,200
Rent$840
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$176,603
Housing Units19,841
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent851/100K
Property2,556/100K
Murder12.9/100K
Assault707/100K
Burglary426/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,484/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain11.6 in/yr
Elevation3,622 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.2%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Roswell was founded in 1869.
The median home in Roswell was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Sierra Blanca Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.