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Roseville.
About
Life in Roseville
Roseville functions as a practical bedroom community for people working in Detroit or elsewhere in the metro area—your 26-minute average commute is reasonable for the region, and you've got direct freeway access via I-94 and I-696. Housing costs are moderate by suburban standards, with median home values around $155,800, so it's more affordable than many alternatives if you're priced out of closer-in neighborhoods. Schools are handled by Roseville Community Schools and Fraser Public Schools, giving you options depending on where you land in the city.
Roseville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.5%
Foreign-Born
5.1%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
-1.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Roseville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Roseville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (11.1%), and 1.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
35.9%
of households
Married Couples
33.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.21
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 9% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Roseville
In Roseville, rent runs 9% above the MI average, and home values are 33% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,320
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $170,860 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above MI average
Unemployment in Roseville and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Roseville is 0.8 percentage points higher than the MI 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
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute25.7 min avg
How Roseville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Roseville, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M 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 54% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Roseville runs 54% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
507.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,195.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Roseville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Macomb County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Macomb County, which includes Roseville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.1M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.2M |
| 2020 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $753,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.9M |
| 2018 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.0M |
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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Macomb County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Macomb County, which includes Roseville, is typically good — 256 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
256
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Macomb County, county-wide
Climate80°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Roseville has mild summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.8"
Annual Snowfall
27.9"
Hot Days/Year
11
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
124
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
120
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 17°F | 2.09" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 2.15" |
| Mar | 43°F | 25°F | 2.55" |
| Apr | 56°F | 36°F | 3.41" |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.86" |
| Jun | 77°F | 58°F | 3.64" |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 3.38" |
| Aug | 80°F | 61°F | 3.47" |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.31" |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 2.80" |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 2.79" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.36" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Roseville
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Roseville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Henry Ford Health Warren Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Warren
Bca Stonecrest Center
Psychiatric · 4.7 mi away · Detroit
Mclaren Macomb
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Mount Clemens
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.
Education16.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Roseville
Roseville's student/teacher ratio is 16.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
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 · 4-year · 15,587 students · in-state tuition $15,862 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,876 students · in-state tuition $3,745 · 18% graduate · median earnings $44,976 (10 yrs after entry)
Wayne County Community College District
13.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,423 students · in-state tuition $3,112 · 20% graduate · median earnings $34,732 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,230 students · in-state tuition $55,460 · 63% graduate · median earnings $54,082 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-Michigan
11.4 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 629 students · in-state tuition $21,655 · 82% 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: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Roseville
Roseville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
47 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
59 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Roseville
Roseville Public Library
29777 Gratiot Avenue, 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, Michigan affordable?⌄
Roseville's median rent is $1,233/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $62,182/year. Median home value is $155,800.
Is Roseville, Michigan safe?⌄
Roseville's violent crime rate was 507 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3196 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Roseville, Michigan?⌄
Roseville has an unemployment rate of 6.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Roseville, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Roseville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,233/month and median household income is $62,182/year. The median home value is $155,800. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Roseville, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Roseville is 26 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