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Roseville, Michigan

Introduction to Roseville, Michigan

Roseville, Michigan, in Macomb county, is 2 miles W of St. Clair Shores, Michigan and 12 miles NE of Detroit, Michigan. The city is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 48,129 people in Roseville.

Roseville History

Roseville was made a part of Orange Township in 1837 when Michigan became a state. The name Roseville derives from the Roseville Post Office, which was established in 1836 by William Rose. The area was incorporated as the Village of Roseville in 1926. It became a city in the year 1958.

Roseville and nearby Attractions

  • Rotary Park
  • Kiwanis Park
  • Galaxy Amusement Center
  • Detroit Historical Museum
  • Hazel Park Harness Raceway
  • Charles H Wright Museum of African American History

Things To Do In Roseville

Since Roseville is near the beach, recreational activities in the area primarily revolve around it. The city’s recreation department arranges annual holiday celebrations, as well as other programs regularly.

Roseville Transportation

Detroit City Airport is nearby.

Roseville Higher Education

Macomb Community College is in the neighborhood. Other institutes of higher learning include the University of Phoenix and Lawrence Technological University.

Comparative Profile of Roseville, MI

Comparing Roseville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population64
Male Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married44
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better68
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use38
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents73
Affordability of Property Taxes75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Housing Recently Built37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime42

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