Living in Roosevelt, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roosevelt · Census data 2020–2024
Roosevelt has 996 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $110,000 (6% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $364,900, the median rent is $2,507/month.
Roosevelt is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Roosevelt at a glance
- Population
- 996
- Median age
- 37.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $110,000State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $364,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $2,507/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Roosevelt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roosevelt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roosevelt the median home value is $364,900, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,507 per month, which is 41.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,500 a month in housing costs.
Roosevelt median household income
The median household income in Roosevelt is $110,000 and the income per person is $45,255. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Roosevelt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 352
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.95
Roosevelt demographics
- Population
- 996
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 33.7%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 338
- Foreign-born
- 13.6%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roosevelt ›
Education in Roosevelt
43.1% of adults 25 and older in Roosevelt have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roosevelt
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 23.1%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.3%
Roosevelt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt | 996 | $110,000 | $364,900 | $2,507 |
| Millstone | 10,385 | $218,472 | $737,400 | $3,501 |
| Monroe Manor | 2,286 | $176,600 | $656,800 | $1,882 |
| Renaissance at Monroe | 581 | $104,728 | $531,300 | — |
| Twin Rivers | 8,382 | $100,833 | $301,400 | $1,753 |
| East Windsor | 30,062 | $105,208 | $397,400 | $1,626 |
| Hightstown | 5,920 | $108,987 | $342,600 | $1,606 |
| Stonebridge | 1,966 | $127,578 | $646,800 | — |
| Upper Freehold | 7,250 | $183,750 | $710,400 | $1,314 |
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What is the median household income in Roosevelt, NJ?
The median household income in Roosevelt is $110,000, 6% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Roosevelt?
The median home value in Roosevelt is $364,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Roosevelt?
The median gross rent in Roosevelt is $2,507 per month, about 41.5% of household income.
Is Roosevelt, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the New Jersey median; home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Roosevelt?
The median age in Roosevelt is 37.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Roosevelt?
The average commute to work in Roosevelt is 34 minutes; 23.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roosevelt?
The unemployment rate in Roosevelt is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roosevelt?
43.1% of adults in Roosevelt 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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