Living in Rosman, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosman · Census data 2020–2024
Rosman has 699 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $53,626 (26% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $213,200, the median rent is $867/month.
Rosman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rosman at a glance
- Population
- 699
- Median age
- 35.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $53,626State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $213,200State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Rosman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Rosman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosman the median home value is $213,200, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 18.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,277 a month in housing costs.
Rosman median household income
The median household income in Rosman is $53,626 and the income per person is $29,962. 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Rosman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 409
- Owner-occupied
- 26.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 73.1%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.90
Rosman demographics
- Population
- 699
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 21.9%
- 65 and older
- 26%
- Households
- 368
- Foreign-born
- 15.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosman ›
Education in Rosman
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Rosman have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosman
- Unemployment rate
- 0.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 58.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 42.9%
Rosman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosman | 699 | $53,626 | $213,200 | $867 |
| Brevard | 7,897 | $54,103 | $450,000 | $979 |
| Cashiers | 683 | $73,750 | $346,200 | $1,341 |
| Etowah | 7,968 | $72,596 | $338,100 | $1,413 |
| Pickens | 3,155 | $55,000 | $204,100 | $828 |
| Horse Shoe | 1,490 | $64,096 | $407,500 | — |
| Salem | 177 | $62,143 | $167,500 | $500 |
| Slater-Marietta | 2,381 | $41,857 | $95,800 | $988 |
| Dacusville | 198 | $51,000 | $293,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Rosman, NC?
The median household income in Rosman is $53,626, 26% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rosman?
The median home value in Rosman is $213,200, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Rosman?
The median gross rent in Rosman is $867 per month, about 18.8% of household income.
Is Rosman, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the North Carolina median; a poverty rate of 18.5%.
What is the median age in Rosman?
The median age in Rosman is 35.6 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Rosman?
The average commute to work in Rosman is 22 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosman?
The unemployment rate in Rosman is 0.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosman?
8.1% of adults in Rosman 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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