Rosendale is a small town of 158 in Missouri, with a median household income of $93,750
.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rosendale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Rosendale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Rosendale 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: 87.8
Rosendale's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rosendale costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rosendale, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$31,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,583
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$93,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rosendale's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents
— 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
169.4 /100k
Property Crime
660.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rosendale is served primarily by NORTH ANDREW CO. R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rosendale, MO
National Avg
School District
NORTH ANDREW CO. R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rosendale sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 37.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Rosendale's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rosendale roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $31,900 and median rent is $1,583/month.
Rosendale's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 660.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rosendale are operated by NORTH ANDREW CO. R-VI.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rosendale, MO has a population of 158, a median household income of $93,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Rosendale averages 35.3°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.7 inches
with about 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rosendale, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64483.
The population of Rosendale, Missouri is 158 with a median age of 27.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rosendale: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $31,900, median household income $93,750, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rosendale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
