Living in Roselle, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Roselle · Census data 2020–2024
Roselle has 22,646 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $92,762 (10% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $379,900, the median rent is $1,567/month.
Roselle at a glance
- Population
- 22,646
- Median age
- 39.4State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $92,762State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $379,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,567/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 54.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Roselle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 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 $379,900, 14% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,567 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,734 a month in housing costs.
Roselle median household income
The median household income in Roselle is $92,762 and the income per person is $42,371. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Roselle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,687
- Owner-occupied
- 54.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.3%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.68
Roselle demographics
- Population
- 22,646
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 18.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 8,407
- Foreign-born
- 33.7%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Roselle ›
Education in Roselle
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Roselle have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Roselle
- Unemployment rate
- 8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 64.2%
- Public transit
- 10.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Roselle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roselle | 22,646 | $92,762 | $379,900 | $1,567 |
| Roselle Park | 14,093 | $109,679 | $443,200 | $1,663 |
| Winfield | 1,479 | $64,052 | $283,300 | $1,111 |
| Linden | 44,192 | $92,915 | $419,700 | $1,731 |
| Cranford | 24,074 | $155,972 | $660,100 | $2,199 |
| Kenilworth | 8,401 | $118,611 | $522,200 | $2,023 |
| Connecticut Farms | 516 | $75,396 | $434,600 | $2,265 |
| Union | 61,071 | $119,464 | $451,300 | $2,064 |
| Rahway | 30,109 | $91,461 | $386,400 | $1,845 |
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What is the median household income in Roselle, NJ?
The median household income in Roselle is $92,762, 10% lower 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?
The median home value in Roselle is $379,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Roselle?
The median gross rent in Roselle is $1,567 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Roselle, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.5%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 8%.
What is the median age in Roselle?
The median age in Roselle is 39.4 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Roselle?
The average commute to work in Roselle is 33 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Roselle?
The unemployment rate in Roselle is 8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Roselle?
27.1% 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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