What are the schools like in Roessleville, NY?

Roessleville is served primarily by SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Roessleville?

The median household income in Roessleville, NY is $82,406 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Roessleville, NY?

Roessleville has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 56.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Roessleville, NY affordable or expensive?

Roessleville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Roessleville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $251,100 and the median rent is $1,309 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Roessleville, NY?

Roessleville has a violent crime rate of 299.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1126.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Roessleville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Roessleville is a small city of 11,583 in New York, with a median household income of $82,406 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Roessleville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Roessleville 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: 97.6

Roessleville's overall cost of living index is 97.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Roessleville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Roessleville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$251,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,309	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,406	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Roessleville's violent crime rate is 299.2 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

299.2 /100k

Property Crime

1126.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Roessleville is served primarily by SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Roessleville, NY	National Avg
School District	SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Roessleville sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 56.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Roessleville, NY
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	56.2"

Demographics

Metric	Roessleville, NY	National Avg
Population	11,583	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	10.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.7%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Loudonville, NY 2 mi Albany, NY 2 mi Colonie, NY 2 mi Siena College, NY 3 mi Menands, NY 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Roessleville

Roessleville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12205

Roessleville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roessleville, NY affordable or expensive?

Roessleville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Roessleville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $251,100 and median rent is $1,309/month.

What is the crime rate in Roessleville, NY?

Roessleville's violent crime rate is 299.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1126.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Roessleville?

Public schools in Roessleville are operated by SOUTH COLONIE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 36.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Roessleville, NY a good place to live?

Roessleville, NY has a population of 11,583, a median household income of $82,406, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Roessleville?

Roessleville averages 32.8°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 56.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Roessleville?

Roessleville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12205.

What is the population of Roessleville?

The population of Roessleville, New York is 11,583 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Roessleville?

Key numbers for living in Roessleville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $251,100, median household income $82,406, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Roessleville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.