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About
Life in Roselle
Roselle is a community of 22,455 people in New Jersey. The median household income is $92,762, median rent runs about $1,567 per month, and median home values are around $379,900. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.
Roselle at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Foreign-Born
33.7%
Broadband Internet
92.1%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.7% foreign-born, most often from Colombia
Who lives in Roselle: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Roselle, the largest foreign-born group is from Colombia (13.8%), and 37.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.3%
of residents
65 and Older
14.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.4%
of households
Married Couples
38.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
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% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Roselle
In Roselle, rent runs 9% below the NJ average, and home values are 16% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
54.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $516,443 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Roselle
Unemployment in Union County, which includes Roselle, is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Roselle: Union County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Union County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Roselle is about 4% of Union 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
Commute33.1 min avg
How Roselle residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Roselle, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 5 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M 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 41% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Roselle runs 41% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
194.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
933
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Roselle Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Union County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Union County, which includes Roselle, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Winter Weather | $116,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $8,500 |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,000 |
| 2022 | 12 | Winter Weather | $47,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Strong Wind | $219,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $351,000 |
| 2018 | 23 | Strong Wind | $153,000 |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Union County, county-wide
Roselle is about 4% of Union County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Union County, which includes Roselle, is typically good — 222 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
222
per year
Moderate Days
140
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Union County, county-wide
Roselle is about 4% of Union County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Roselle has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
26.3"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
111
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 25°F | 3.73" |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 3.26" |
| Mar | 51°F | 33°F | 4.39" |
| Apr | 63°F | 43°F | 4.05" |
| May | 72°F | 53°F | 4.20" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 5.32" |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 4.14" |
| Sep | 77°F | 59°F | 4.25" |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 4.40" |
| Nov | 55°F | 38°F | 3.63" |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.48" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Roselle
Uninsured
11.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Roselle's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Elizabeth
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Rahway
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Newark
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.
Education12.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Roselle
Roselle's student/teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Roselle (within 15 miles)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
14.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 37,751 students · in-state tuition $18,824 · 85% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 28,663 students · in-state tuition $65,622 · 89% graduate · median earnings $90,957 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
13.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 18,623 students · in-state tuition $5,170 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,784 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
14.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,657 students · in-state tuition $7,490 · 37% graduate · median earnings $59,992 (10 yrs after entry)
New Jersey Institute of Technology
7.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,019 students · in-state tuition $21,162 · 75% graduate · median earnings $90,769 (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: Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Roselle
Roselle has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Thomas Edison National Historical Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
11 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
12 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
12 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
13 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
13 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
14 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayPublic Libraries in Roselle
Roselle Free Public Library
104 W. Fourth Avenue, Roselle
Cities Near Roselle
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Roselle FAQ
Is Roselle, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Roselle's median rent is $1,567/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $92,762/year. Median home value is $379,900.
Is Roselle, New Jersey safe?⌄
Roselle's violent crime rate was 194 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 933 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Roselle, New Jersey?⌄
Union County, which includes Roselle, has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Roselle, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Roselle is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,567/month and median household income is $92,762/year. The median home value is $379,900. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Roselle, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Roselle is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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