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Rosenberg.
About
Life in Rosenberg
Rosenberg offers an affordable suburban lifestyle with a 30-minute commute to Houston, making it appealing if you want space and lower costs without being too far from the city. Median home values around $218,600 and median household income near $65,000 reflect a working-class to middle-class community, though it's worth noting that college degree attainment is relatively low at 22.3 percent. Expect hot, humid summers and mild winters—heat and occasional heavy rain come with the territory, and you'll definitely need a car for daily life since this is sprawling suburban Fort Bend County.
Rosenberg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Foreign-Born
22.7%
Broadband Internet
87.2%
of households
Population Growth
+11.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Rosenberg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Rosenberg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (33.5%), and 38.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
12.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.3%
of households
Married Couples
41.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.67
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 TX
Rent, home values, and income in Rosenberg
In Rosenberg, home values are 23% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,391
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1997
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $310,616 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Rosenberg
Unemployment in Rosenberg is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Rosenberg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.2 min avg
How Rosenberg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Rosenberg, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 54% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 41 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M 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 39% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Rosenberg runs 39% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
199.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,326.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Rosenberg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fort Bend County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fort Bend County, which includes Rosenberg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $49,200 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $156,100 |
| 2018 | 3 | Flash Flood | $10,000 |
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
Fort Bend County, county-wide
Rosenberg is about 5% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 34 miles from Rosenberg) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Harris County, TX (34 mi away)
Climate93°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Rosenberg has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
51.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 43°F | 3.94" |
| Feb | 68°F | 48°F | 3.03" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 3.64" |
| Apr | 81°F | 60°F | 3.62" |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 4.30" |
| Jun | 92°F | 74°F | 5.67" |
| Jul | 94°F | 76°F | 3.76" |
| Aug | 94°F | 76°F | 4.95" |
| Sep | 90°F | 71°F | 5.30" |
| Oct | 83°F | 62°F | 5.21" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 66°F | 45°F | 3.27" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Rosenberg
Uninsured
20.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Rosenberg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Oakbend Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Richmond
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Sugar Land
St Michaels Medical Hospital Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.4 mi away · Sugar Land
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.
Education17.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Rosenberg
Rosenberg's student/teacher ratio is 17.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 99 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Rosenberg
Rosenberg has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (99 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
99 mi awayCities Near Rosenberg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Rosenberg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Rosenberg FAQ
Is Rosenberg, Texas affordable?⌄
Rosenberg's median rent is $1,379/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $65,668/year. Median home value is $219,100.
Is Rosenberg, Texas safe?⌄
Rosenberg's violent crime rate was 199 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1326 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Rosenberg, Texas?⌄
Rosenberg has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Rosenberg, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Rosenberg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,379/month and median household income is $65,668/year. The median home value is $219,100. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Rosenberg, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Rosenberg is 30 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