What are the schools like in Roselle, NJ?

Roselle is served primarily by Roselle Public School District. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.

What is the median household income in Roselle?

The median household income in Roselle, NJ is $75,264 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Roselle, NJ?

Roselle has an average high temperature of 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Roselle, NJ affordable or expensive?

Roselle's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roselle is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $293,300 and the median rent is $1,367 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Roselle, NJ?

Roselle has a violent crime rate of 193.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1117.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roselle, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Roselle is a small city of 22,500 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $75,264 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Roselle stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Roselle 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

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

Metric	Roselle, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$293,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,367	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,264	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Roselle's violent crime rate is 193.5 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

193.5 /100k

Property Crime

1117.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Roselle is served primarily by Roselle Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roselle, NJ	National Avg
School District	Roselle Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roselle sees average highs of 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July, with 50.4 inches of annual precipitation and 26.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roselle, NJ
Average High — January	40.2°F
Average High — July	85.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.4"
Annual Snowfall	26.3"

Demographics

Metric	Roselle, NJ	National Avg
Population	22,500	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	20.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	45.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	31.7%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Roselle Park, NJ 1 mi Linden, NJ 2 mi Kean University, NJ 2 mi Kenilworth, NJ 2 mi Cranford, NJ 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Roselle

Roselle, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

07203

Roselle vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roselle, NJ affordable or expensive?

Roselle's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Roselle roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $293,300 and median rent is $1,367/month.

What is the crime rate in Roselle, NJ?

Roselle's violent crime rate is 193.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1117.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roselle?

Public schools in Roselle are operated by Roselle Public School District. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roselle, NJ a good place to live?

Roselle, NJ has a population of 22,500, a median household income of $75,264, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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 Roselle?

Roselle averages 40.2°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.4 inches with about 26.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roselle?

Roselle, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 07203.

What is the population of Roselle?

The population of Roselle, New Jersey is 22,500 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roselle?

Key numbers for living in Roselle: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $293,300, median household income $75,264, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roselle side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.