Roselle, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
21,699
Unemployment
8.9%
Poverty
9.9%
Median Home
$230,600
Median Income
$65,307
Median Rent
$1,192
Roselle SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
8
Amenities
9.5
Education
7
Commute
4
Roselle, NJ Crime Report
265
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,211.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-48.34%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Roselle / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 265 | 1,211.9 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 34 | 155.5 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 8 | 36.6 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 25 | 114.3 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 231 | 1,056.4 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 23 | 105.2 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 174 | 795.7 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 34 | 155.5 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Roselle, NJ Cost Of Living
112
Roselle's Overall Cost Of Living
Roselle's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Roselle | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 110 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 108 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
Roselle, NJ Photos
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Rankings for Roselle in New Jersey
Map Of Roselle, NJ
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Population over time in Roselle
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21,699 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 21,582 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 21,746 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 21,507 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 21,466 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 21,348 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 21,212 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 21,103 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 21,016 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 20,955 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Roselle
| Race | Roselle | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12.8% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 45.8% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 33.2% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Roselle
| Gender | Roselle | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Roselle for adults over 25
| Education | Roselle | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Roselle, New Jersey
| Income | Roselle | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.7% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.3% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.0% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.2% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.2% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
