Median Income
$101,339
household / year
Median Home Value
$346,500
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$2,540
gross / month
Cost of Living
112
national avg = 100

Is Roosevelt, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Roosevelt is a small town of 1,037 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $101,339 and a 3.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Roosevelt stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, longer commutes. Whether Roosevelt is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roosevelt 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: 112.5

Roosevelt's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roosevelt costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric Roosevelt, NJ National Avg
Median Home Value $346,500 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $2,540 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 81.8% 65.9%
Median Household Income $101,339 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Roosevelt's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
40.1 /100k
Property Crime
354.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Roosevelt is served primarily by Roosevelt Borough Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Roosevelt, NJ National Avg
School District Roosevelt Borough Public School District —
Elementary Schools 1 —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio 7.4:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.5% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 97.9% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roosevelt sees average highs of 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 23.7 inches of snow per year.

MetricRoosevelt, NJ
Average High — January40.5°F
Average High — July86.7°F
Annual Precipitation48.3"
Annual Snowfall23.7"

Demographics

MetricRoosevelt, NJNational Avg
Population1,037—
Median Age38.338.9
Unemployment Rate3.6%3.7%
Avg Commute Time41.3 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)85.3%59.3%
Black or African American0.7%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino11.0%18.9%
Asian1.3%6.3%
Under 1831.1%22.2%
65 and over17.5%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Monroe Manor, NJ 3 mi Renaissance at Monroe, NJ 3 mi Twin Rivers, NJ 3 mi Hightstown, NJ 4 mi Stonebridge, NJ 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Roosevelt

Roosevelt, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08555

Roosevelt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roosevelt's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Roosevelt roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $346,500 and median rent is $2,540/month.
Roosevelt's violent crime rate is 40.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 354.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Roosevelt are operated by Roosevelt Borough Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.4:1. 47.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Roosevelt, NJ has a population of 1,037, a median household income of $101,339, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Roosevelt averages 40.5°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 23.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Roosevelt, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08555.
The population of Roosevelt, New Jersey is 1,037 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Roosevelt: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $346,500, median household income $101,339, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roosevelt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.