Rosebush is a small town of 406 in Michigan, with a median household income of $36,563
and a 12.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rosebush stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Rosebush is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rosebush city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 87.7
Rosebush's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rosebush costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rosebush, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$96,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$534
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$36,563
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rosebush's violent crime rate is 231.9 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
231.9 /100k
Property Crime
904.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Rosebush, MI
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rosebush sees average highs of 29.5°F in January
and 83.7°F in July,
with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.3 inches of snow per year.
Rosebush's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rosebush roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $96,300 and median rent is $534/month.
Rosebush's violent crime rate is 231.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 904.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Rosebush, MI has a population of 406, a median household income of $36,563, and an unemployment rate of 12.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Rosebush averages 29.5°F in January and 83.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches
with about 39.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rosebush, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48878.
The population of Rosebush, Michigan is 406 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rosebush: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $96,300, median household income $36,563, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rosebush side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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