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Roseland, New Jersey

Introduction to Roseland, New Jersey

Roseland, New Jersey, in Essex County, is 5 miles NW of East Orange, New Jersey and 8 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey . The town is home to some 5,298 residents.

Roseland History

Roseland once fell within the Horseneck Tract, which was purchased by English settlers in 1702. Roseland was incorporated as Centerville on March 10, 1908. It was renamed Roseland because various other places in New Jersey were already named Centerville.

Roseland and nearby Attractions

  • Roseland Historical Society
  • Foulertons Brook
  • Riker Hill Fossil Site
  • West Essex Park
  • Harrison House
  • Alice Austen House Museum

Things To Do In Roseland

The Brooklyn Children's Museum and the Central Park Zoo are popular local destinations for children. The Crane Phillips Living Museum, the American Folk Art Museum, Fort Lee Historic Park & Museum, Coney Island Museum, and the Grey Art Gallery at NYU are some museums located near Roseland. Dahnert's Lake County Park, West Essex Park, Saddle River County Park and Brookdale Park offer boating, camping, hiking, picnicking and biking opportunities.

Roseland Transportation

Newark Liberty International is the nearest major airport.

Roseland Higher Education

Seton Hall University, Caldwell College, Bloomfield College and Passaic County Community College are all located near Roseland.

High Points

Roseland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRoseland Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyRoseland Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRoseland Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyRoseland People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Roseland Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Roseland College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Roseland Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Roseland Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Roseland, NJ

Comparing Roseland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times37
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes13
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime75

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