Living in Roosevelt Gardens, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roosevelt Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Roosevelt Gardens has 3,031 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $49,821 (33% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $309,600, the median rent is $1,355/month.
Roosevelt Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 3,031
- Median age
- 36.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $49,821State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $309,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,355/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 41.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Roosevelt Gardens a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Roosevelt Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roosevelt Gardens the median home value is $309,600, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,355 per month, which is 37.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,924 a month in housing costs.
Roosevelt Gardens median household income
The median household income in Roosevelt Gardens is $49,821 and the income per person is $23,763. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Roosevelt Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,106
- Owner-occupied
- 41.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.4%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.92
Roosevelt Gardens demographics
- Population
- 3,031
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.4%
- Households
- 1,019
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roosevelt Gardens ›
Education in Roosevelt Gardens
20.3% of adults 25 and older in Roosevelt Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roosevelt Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 5.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Roosevelt Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Gardens | 3,031 | $49,821 | $309,600 | $1,355 |
| Washington Park | 2,402 | $61,200 | $317,500 | $2,082 |
| Franklin Park | 1,688 | $38,333 | — | $1,233 |
| Boulevard Gardens | 1,499 | $70,458 | $252,900 | — |
| Fort Lauderdale | 185,604 | $83,130 | $486,700 | $1,854 |
| Lauderdale Lakes | 36,404 | $50,006 | $214,100 | $1,663 |
| Wilton Manors | 11,511 | $85,392 | $589,200 | $1,871 |
| Lauderhill | 74,896 | $51,165 | $272,900 | $1,684 |
| Oakland Park | 44,682 | $72,708 | $385,000 | $1,804 |
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What is the median household income in Roosevelt Gardens, FL?
The median household income in Roosevelt Gardens is $49,821, 33% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Roosevelt Gardens?
The median home value in Roosevelt Gardens is $309,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Roosevelt Gardens?
The median gross rent in Roosevelt Gardens is $1,355 per month, about 37.2% of household income.
Is Roosevelt Gardens, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
What is the median age in Roosevelt Gardens?
The median age in Roosevelt Gardens is 36.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Roosevelt Gardens?
The average commute to work in Roosevelt Gardens is 29 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roosevelt Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Roosevelt Gardens is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roosevelt Gardens?
20.3% of adults in Roosevelt Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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