Living in Rosharon, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosharon · Census data 2020–2024
Rosharon has 1,737 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $102,678 (31% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $205,000.
Rosharon at a glance
- Population
- 1,737
- Median age
- 51.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $102,678State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $205,000State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Rosharon a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Texas median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 40%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Rosharon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosharon the median home value is $205,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,033 a month in housing costs.
Rosharon median household income
The median household income in Rosharon is $102,678 and the income per person is $41,090. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Rosharon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 707
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 18.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.00
Rosharon demographics
- Population
- 1,737
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 14.5%
- 65 and older
- 10%
- Households
- 579
- Foreign-born
- 15.7%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosharon ›
Education in Rosharon
8.6% of adults 25 and older in Rosharon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosharon
- Unemployment rate
- 40%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 94.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Rosharon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosharon | 1,737 | $102,678 | $205,000 | — |
| Bonney | 251 | $91,591 | $221,300 | $1,164 |
| Sandy Point | 183 | $87,955 | $169,800 | $388 |
| Iowa Colony | 12,891 | $144,092 | $405,700 | $2,360 |
| Sienna | 24,992 | $177,837 | $470,100 | $2,837 |
| Holiday Lakes | 862 | $44,500 | $94,800 | $1,243 |
| Danbury | 2,161 | $92,159 | $233,400 | $1,425 |
| Arcola | 1,911 | $75,086 | $242,600 | $1,130 |
| Manvel | 14,758 | $118,808 | $338,700 | $2,209 |
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What is the median household income in Rosharon, TX?
The median household income in Rosharon is $102,678, 31% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rosharon?
The median home value in Rosharon is $205,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Rosharon, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Texas median; home values 28% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 40%.
What is the median age in Rosharon?
The median age in Rosharon is 51.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Rosharon?
The average commute to work in Rosharon is 36 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosharon?
The unemployment rate in Rosharon is 40% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosharon?
8.6% of adults in Rosharon 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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