At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$23,064 per capita
Home Value
$86,700
Zillow: $136,880
Median Rent
$762/mo
46.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
19.5% 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?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roswell residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,064. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,444 business establishments, including 201 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roswell is $86,700 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,880. Median rent is $762/month, with 46.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
7.9% of adults in Roswell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roswell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population251
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$23,064
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$5,338M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,700
Rent$762
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$136,880
Housing Units96
Rent Burden46.7%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation1,013 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute33 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Roswell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 201 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.