Living in Roseland, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roseland · Census data 2020–2024
Roseland has 6,268 residents with a median age of 47.6. The median household income is $164,458 (59% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $665,700, the median rent is $3,297/month.
Roseland at a glance
- Population
- 6,268
- Median age
- 47.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $164,458State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $665,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $3,297/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Roseland a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roseland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roseland the median home value is $665,700, 100% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,297 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,766 a month in housing costs.
Roseland median household income
The median household income in Roseland is $164,458 and the income per person is $80,904. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Roseland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,513
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.49
Roseland demographics
- Population
- 6,268
- Median age
- 47.6
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.9%
- Households
- 2,513
- Foreign-born
- 16.1%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roseland ›
Education in Roseland
71.8% of adults 25 and older in Roseland have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 36.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roseland
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 21.8%
- Drive alone
- 66.9%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Roseland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseland | 6,268 | $164,458 | $665,700 | $3,297 |
| Essex Fells | 2,361 | $250,001 | $1,083,000 | $3,501 |
| West Caldwell | 10,995 | $158,467 | $659,100 | $1,877 |
| Caldwell | 9,003 | $96,824 | $575,400 | $1,976 |
| Pleasantdale | 2,145 | $144,281 | $579,800 | — |
| Livingston | 31,488 | $229,806 | $821,100 | $2,949 |
| East Hanover | 11,152 | $149,583 | $702,800 | $2,711 |
| West Orange | 48,585 | $129,753 | $557,300 | $1,897 |
| Pine Brook | 5,961 | $126,488 | $767,200 | $2,366 |
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What is the median household income in Roseland, NJ?
The median household income in Roseland is $164,458, 59% 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 Roseland?
The median home value in Roseland is $665,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Roseland?
The median gross rent in Roseland is $3,297 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Roseland, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Roseland?
The median age in Roseland is 47.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Roseland?
The average commute to work in Roseland is 33 minutes; 21.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roseland?
The unemployment rate in Roseland is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roseland?
71.8% of adults in Roseland 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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