Living in Roselle Park, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roselle Park · Census data 2020–2024
Roselle Park has 14,093 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $109,679 (6% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $443,200, the median rent is $1,663/month.
Roselle Park at a glance
- Population
- 14,093
- Median age
- 39.8State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $109,679State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $443,200State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,663/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Roselle Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Roselle Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Roselle Park the median home value is $443,200, 33% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,663 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,871 a month in housing costs.
Roselle Park median household income
The median household income in Roselle Park is $109,679 and the income per person is $51,791. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Roselle Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,522
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.9%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.61
Roselle Park demographics
- Population
- 14,093
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 5,408
- Foreign-born
- 36.7%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roselle Park ›
Education in Roselle Park
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Roselle Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 16% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roselle Park
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Roselle Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle Park | 14,093 | $109,679 | $443,200 | $1,663 |
| Roselle | 22,646 | $92,762 | $379,900 | $1,567 |
| Kenilworth | 8,401 | $118,611 | $522,200 | $2,023 |
| Connecticut Farms | 516 | $75,396 | $434,600 | $2,265 |
| Cranford | 24,074 | $155,972 | $660,100 | $2,199 |
| Union | 61,071 | $119,464 | $451,300 | $2,064 |
| Winfield | 1,479 | $64,052 | $283,300 | $1,111 |
| Hillside | 22,349 | $99,528 | $397,400 | $1,794 |
| Linden | 44,192 | $92,915 | $419,700 | $1,731 |
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What is the median household income in Roselle Park, NJ?
The median household income in Roselle Park is $109,679, 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 Roselle Park?
The median home value in Roselle Park is $443,200, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Roselle Park?
The median gross rent in Roselle Park is $1,663 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is Roselle Park, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the New Jersey median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Roselle Park?
The median age in Roselle Park is 39.8 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Roselle Park?
The average commute to work in Roselle Park is 26 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roselle Park?
The unemployment rate in Roselle Park is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roselle Park?
38.5% of adults in Roselle Park 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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