Living in Rosedale, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosedale · Census data 2020–2024
Rosedale has 4,208 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $158,800 (62% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $887,600, the median rent is $2,875/month.
Rosedale at a glance
- Population
- 4,208
- Median age
- 44.8State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $158,800State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $887,600State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,875/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 93%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rosedale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 57% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rosedale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosedale the median home value is $887,600, 167% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,875 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,551 a month in housing costs.
Rosedale median household income
The median household income in Rosedale is $158,800 and the income per person is $77,116. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Rosedale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,354
- Owner-occupied
- 93%
- Renter-occupied
- 7%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 2.62
Rosedale demographics
- Population
- 4,208
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 1,316
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosedale ›
Education in Rosedale
45.5% of adults 25 and older in Rosedale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 17.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosedale
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Rosedale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosedale | 4,208 | $158,800 | $887,600 | $2,875 |
| Gig Harbor | 12,424 | $118,395 | $767,100 | $2,301 |
| Artondale | 14,073 | $149,302 | $734,400 | $2,251 |
| Canterwood | 2,971 | $159,808 | $892,400 | — |
| Wauna | 4,805 | $103,250 | $503,300 | $1,602 |
| Maplewood | 5,803 | $135,943 | $708,300 | $2,000 |
| Purdy | 1,344 | $91,204 | $358,600 | $2,584 |
| Stansberry Lake | 1,807 | $90,917 | $399,300 | $2,167 |
| Wollochet | 6,689 | $149,271 | $889,900 | $1,915 |
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What is the median household income in Rosedale, WA?
The median household income in Rosedale is $158,800, 62% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Rosedale?
The median home value in Rosedale is $887,600, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Rosedale?
The median gross rent in Rosedale is $2,875 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Rosedale, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 57% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.5%.
What is the median age in Rosedale?
The median age in Rosedale is 44.8 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Rosedale?
The average commute to work in Rosedale is 23 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosedale?
The unemployment rate in Rosedale is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosedale?
45.5% of adults in Rosedale 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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