What are the schools like in Rosalia, WA?

Rosalia is served primarily by Rosalia School District. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Rosalia?

The median household income in Rosalia, WA is $63,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Rosalia, WA?

Rosalia has an average high temperature of 36.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Rosalia, WA affordable or expensive?

Rosalia's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Rosalia is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $150,800 and the median rent is $1,056 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Rosalia, WA?

Rosalia has a violent crime rate of 85.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 542.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Rosalia, WA a Good Place to Live?

Rosalia is a small town of 599 in Washington, with a median household income of $63,125 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Rosalia stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Rosalia 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: 99.5

Rosalia's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Rosalia costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Rosalia, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$150,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,056	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Rosalia's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

85.8 /100k

Property Crime

542.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Rosalia is served primarily by Rosalia School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Rosalia, WA	National Avg
School District	Rosalia School District	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Rosalia sees average highs of 36.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 18.4 inches of annual precipitation and 26.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Rosalia, WA
Average High — January	36.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	18.4"
Annual Snowfall	26.2"

Demographics

Metric	Rosalia, WA	National Avg
Population	599	—
Median Age	46.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Malden, WA 5 mi Oakesdale, WA 10 mi Waverly, WA 10 mi Latah, WA 11 mi Spangle, WA 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Rosalia

Rosalia, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99170

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rosalia, WA affordable or expensive?

Rosalia's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Rosalia roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $150,800 and median rent is $1,056/month.

What is the crime rate in Rosalia, WA?

Rosalia's violent crime rate is 85.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 542.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Rosalia?

Public schools in Rosalia are operated by Rosalia School District. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Rosalia, WA a good place to live?

Rosalia, WA has a population of 599, a median household income of $63,125, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 Rosalia?

Rosalia averages 36.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.4 inches with about 26.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Rosalia?

Rosalia, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99170.

What is the population of Rosalia?

The population of Rosalia, Washington is 599 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Rosalia?

Key numbers for living in Rosalia: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $150,800, median household income $63,125, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Rosalia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.