Rosendale is a small town of 1,006 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $86,364
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Rosendale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
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: 91.6
Rosendale's overall cost of living index is 91.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Rosendale costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Rosendale, WI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$223,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$640
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$86,364
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Rosendale's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
225.3 /100k
Property Crime
1109.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Rosendale is served primarily by Rosendale-Brandon School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Rosendale, WI
National Avg
School District
Rosendale-Brandon School District
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Elementary Schools
3
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Rosendale sees average highs of 24.8°F in January
and 80.0°F in July,
with 31.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.6 inches of snow per year.
Rosendale's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Rosendale roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $223,800 and median rent is $640/month.
Rosendale's violent crime rate is 225.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1109.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Rosendale are operated by Rosendale-Brandon School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 23.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Rosendale, WI has a population of 1,006, a median household income of $86,364, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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 24.8°F in January and 80.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.5 inches
with about 37.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Rosendale, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54974.
The population of Rosendale, Wisconsin is 1,006 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Rosendale: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $223,800, median household income $86,364, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
