What are the schools like in Roseville, MN?

Roseville is served primarily by ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.

What is the median household income in Roseville?

The median household income in Roseville, MN is $87,702 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Roseville, MN?

Roseville has an average high temperature of 21.2°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 40.4 inches.

Roseville, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Roseville, MN affordable or expensive?

Roseville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roseville is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $318,400 and the median rent is $1,250 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Roseville, MN?

Roseville has a violent crime rate of 399.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 8496.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roseville, MN a Good Place to Live?

Roseville is a small city of 36,066 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $87,702 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Roseville stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Roseville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roseville 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: 104.5

Roseville's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roseville costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Roseville, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$318,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,250	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,702	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Roseville's violent crime rate is 399.9 per 100,000 residents — 5% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

399.9 /100k

Property Crime

8496.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Roseville is served primarily by ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roseville, MN	National Avg
School District	ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roseville sees average highs of 21.2°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 33.0 inches of annual precipitation and 40.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roseville, MN
Average High — January	21.2°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.0"
Annual Snowfall	40.4"

Demographics

Metric	Roseville, MN	National Avg
Population	36,066	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.5%	18.9%
Asian	8.2%	6.3%
Under 18	18.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Falcon Heights, MN 2 mi Lauderdale, MN 3 mi St. Anthony city (Hennepin and Ramsey Counties), MN 3 mi Little Canada, MN 3 mi Arden Hills, MN 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Roseville

Roseville, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55113

Roseville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roseville, MN affordable or expensive?

Roseville's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Roseville roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $318,400 and median rent is $1,250/month.

What is the crime rate in Roseville, MN?

Roseville's violent crime rate is 399.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 8496.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roseville?

Public schools in Roseville are operated by ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 54.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roseville, MN a good place to live?

Roseville, MN has a population of 36,066, a median household income of $87,702, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Roseville?

Roseville averages 21.2°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.0 inches with about 40.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roseville?

Roseville, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55113.

What is the population of Roseville?

The population of Roseville, Minnesota is 36,066 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roseville?

Key numbers for living in Roseville: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $318,400, median household income $87,702, crime index 225 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roseville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.