Living in Roselle, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roselle · Census data 2020–2024
Roselle has 22,752 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $111,318 (33% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $344,700, the median rent is $1,641/month.
Roselle at a glance
- Population
- 22,752
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,318State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $344,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,641/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Roselle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roselle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roselle the median home value is $344,700, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,349 a month in housing costs.
Roselle median household income
The median household income in Roselle is $111,318 and the income per person is $52,503. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Roselle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,909
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.63
Roselle demographics
- Population
- 22,752
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.3%
- Households
- 8,616
- Foreign-born
- 21.5%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roselle ›
Education in Roselle
40.9% of adults 25 and older in Roselle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 16.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roselle
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Roselle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle | 22,752 | $111,318 | $344,700 | $1,641 |
| Bloomingdale | 22,457 | $102,928 | $376,500 | $1,603 |
| Hanover Park | 36,732 | $91,763 | $274,200 | $1,594 |
| Schaumburg | 76,868 | $97,514 | $330,400 | $1,812 |
| Itasca | 9,355 | $114,294 | $390,800 | $1,892 |
| Glendale Heights | 32,808 | $86,545 | $261,700 | $1,590 |
| Carol Stream | 39,460 | $102,309 | $335,000 | $1,529 |
| Bartlett | 40,501 | $133,240 | $375,700 | $1,883 |
| Elk Grove Village | 31,987 | $94,175 | $347,100 | $1,618 |
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What is the median household income in Roselle, IL?
The median household income in Roselle is $111,318, 33% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Roselle?
The median home value in Roselle is $344,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Roselle?
The median gross rent in Roselle is $1,641 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Roselle, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%.
What is the median age in Roselle?
The median age in Roselle is 42.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Roselle?
The average commute to work in Roselle is 27 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roselle?
The unemployment rate in Roselle is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roselle?
40.9% of adults in Roselle 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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