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Life in Roseville
Living in Roseville means embracing a thriving suburban community that's grown explosively in recent years—the population hit 147,773 by 2020 and keeps climbing. You're looking at a median household income of $119,288 and a median home price around $661,400, which reflects the reality that this is an affluent area, though housing costs are a genuine consideration if you're coming from a lower cost-of-living region. The job market is solid with a 4.1% unemployment rate, and the economy runs partly on retail and shopping—Roseville has become a regional destination with major centers like the Westfield Galleria and hosts one of the largest auto malls in the country, which keeps sales tax revenue strong and helps maintain infrastructure as the city expands.
Roseville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
15.6%
Broadband Internet
95.5%
of households
Population Growth
+13.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.6% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Roseville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Roseville, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (19.3%), and 6.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.6%
of households
Married Couples
55.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Roseville
In Roseville, home values are 10% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,595
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $643,854 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Roseville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Roseville is 1.4 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Roseville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute27.3 min avg
How Roseville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Roseville, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 98 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Roseville runs 42% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
191.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,288.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Roseville Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 68 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Placer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Placer County, which includes Roseville, the most common type is heavy snow, with 68 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 109 | Heavy Snow | $90,000 |
| 2023 | 87 | Heavy Snow | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 82 | High Wind | $25,000 |
| 2021 | 78 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 66 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 62 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 56 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
224 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Placer County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Placer County, which includes Roseville, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Placer County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Roseville has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
84
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
23
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
60
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F | 38°F | 3.68" |
| Feb | 60°F | 40°F | 3.52" |
| Mar | 66°F | 43°F | 2.64" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 1.23" |
| May | 81°F | 52°F | 0.63" |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.21" |
| Jul | 94°F | 59°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 92°F | 58°F | 0.07" |
| Sep | 89°F | 55°F | 0.09" |
| Oct | 79°F | 48°F | 0.82" |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 1.79" |
| Dec | 55°F | 37°F | 3.29" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.5/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Roseville
Roseville has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.5 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.5 / 5
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Mercy San Juan Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.1 mi away · Carmichael
Heritage Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Sacramento
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.6 mi away · Folsom
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Roseville
Roseville's student/teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 44.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
37
within city limits
Private Schools
7
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Roseville (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 25,621 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,544 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 14,122 students · in-state tuition $1,448 · 32% graduate · median earnings $48,499 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,414 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 24% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,294 students · in-state tuition $37,150 · 60% graduate · median earnings $60,855 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute of Northern California Inc
14.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,214 students · 68% graduate · median earnings $53,540 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-California
12.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $22,465 · 90% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 63 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Roseville
Roseville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (63 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
63 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
70 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
76 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
88 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
89 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
91 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Roseville
Downtown Library
225 Taylor St., Roseville
Maidu Library
1530 Maidu Drive, Roseville
Martha Riley Community Library
1501 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville
Cities Near Roseville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Roseville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Roseville FAQ
Is Roseville, California affordable?⌄
Roseville's median rent is $2,142/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $119,288/year. Median home value is $661,400.
Is Roseville, California safe?⌄
Roseville's violent crime rate was 191 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1289 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Roseville, California?⌄
Roseville has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Roseville, California?⌄
The cost of living in Roseville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,142/month and median household income is $119,288/year. The median home value is $661,400. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Roseville, California?⌄
The average commute in Roseville is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from