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About
Life in Roselle
Roselle is a community of 22,731 people in Illinois. The median household income is $111,318, median rent runs about $1,641 per month, and median home values are around $345,000. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.
Roselle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
21.5%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.5% foreign-born, most often from Poland
Who lives in Roselle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Roselle, the largest foreign-born group is from Poland (35.6%), and 15.5% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.6%
of households
Married Couples
59.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.63
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 29% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Roselle
In Roselle, rent runs 29% above the IL average, and home values are 31% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$7,008
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
78.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1977
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $379,865 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Roselle and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in DuPage County, which includes Roselle, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Roselle: DuPage County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DuPage County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Roselle is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Roselle Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute27.1 min avg
How Roselle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Roselle, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Roselle runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
80.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
393.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Roselle Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DuPage County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DuPage County, which includes Roselle, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $22,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,000 |
| 2022 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Flood | $30,000 |
| 2019 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $560,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DuPage County, county-wide
Roselle is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DuPage County, which includes Roselle, is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
DuPage County, county-wide
Roselle is about 2% of DuPage County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Roselle has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.0"
Annual Snowfall
34.0"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
124
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 1.90" |
| Feb | 37°F | 16°F | 1.70" |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 2.09" |
| Apr | 61°F | 35°F | 3.64" |
| May | 73°F | 47°F | 4.66" |
| Jun | 83°F | 57°F | 4.72" |
| Jul | 87°F | 61°F | 3.34" |
| Aug | 85°F | 60°F | 4.45" |
| Sep | 78°F | 51°F | 3.58" |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 3.51" |
| Nov | 50°F | 29°F | 2.51" |
| Dec | 38°F | 19°F | 1.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Roselle
Uninsured
3.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Roselle's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.9 mi away · Elk Grove Village
Bhc Streamwood Hospital Inc.
Psychiatric · 3.9 mi away · Streamwood
Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Glenoaks
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Glendale Heights
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.
Education14.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Roselle
Roselle's student/teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Roselle (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Illinois
3.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 14,027 students · in-state tuition $22,243 · 75% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,006 students · in-state tuition $45,858 · 72% graduate · median earnings $67,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,561 students · in-state tuition $40,608 · 64% graduate · median earnings $66,693 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (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: Pullman National Historical Park, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Roselle
Roselle has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
32 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
56 mi awayPublic Libraries in Roselle
Roselle Public Library District
40 South Park Street, Roselle
Cities Near Roselle
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Roselle FAQ
Is Roselle, Illinois affordable?⌄
Roselle's median rent is $1,641/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $111,318/year. Median home value is $344,700.
Is Roselle, Illinois safe?⌄
Roselle's violent crime rate was 81 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 393 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Roselle, Illinois?⌄
DuPage County, which includes Roselle, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Roselle, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Roselle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,641/month and median household income is $111,318/year. The median home value is $344,700. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Roselle, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Roselle 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