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Roseland, New Jersey, in Essex county, is 5 miles NW of East Orange, New Jersey (center to center) and 8 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Newark metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Roseland is home to some 5,298 residents.
In Roseland, about 62% of adults are married.
There are more females than males in Roseland than is typical. You'll see many senior citizens in the town.
In 2000, Roseland had a median family income of $93,957. More so than most places, the people in Roseland generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Roseland are poor than in most places in New Jersey. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Roseland.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($19,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Roseland. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in Roseland was owner-occupied.
In Roseland, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Roseland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Roseland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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